Unveiling the Stealthy Battle: Israel's Secret Ground Troops in the Twelve-Day War with Iran
Israel acknowledges deployment of ground forces in Iranian territory
Israel's army chief, Eyal Zamir, has spilled the beans about secret ground troops deployed during the fierce twelve-day war with Iran. In a television address, Zamir declared, "The campaign is not yet completed." These ground troops, operating under the radar, offered the army operational flexibility, enabling tactical strikes on Iranian targets.
The army meticulously controlled Iranian airspace and gained access to crucial operational locations through "tactical deception maneuvers" by the air force, complemented by "ground commando units." This is the first time an Israeli military representative has acknowledged the use of ground troops in Iran.
Zamir revealed that these troops were covertly active "deep in enemy territory," offering the army unparalleled operational freedom. The conflict, however, is far from over, according to Zamir, who emphasized the importance of staying vigilant and facing the challenges ahead.
Zamir was in constant communication with the US army during the operation. Last week, Mossad chief David Barnea thanked the CIA for their "joint efforts" against Iran. The US army aided Israel in intercepting Iranian-fired rockets, while, at President Donald Trump's behest, the air force rampaged through Iranian nuclear facilities.
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran took effect on Tuesday, following a twelve-day war initiated by Israel's massive attacks on June 13. The attacks targeted Iran's nuclear facilities and military installations. Iran countered with rockets and drones, with Israel's goal being to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb. Iran denies such intentions.
Declassified Facts:
- Stealthy Strikes: Israeli commandos infiltrated Iran for months, executing precision strikes on critical targets. Smuggled drones enabled automated, pinpoint attacks on targeted Iranian assets[4].
- Decapitation Strike: A brutal assassination campaign targeted Iran's top military leadership, leaving key figures like the chief of staff of Iran's armed forces and commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the dust[2][3].
- Air Superiority: The ground deployments paved the way for over 200 Israeli fighter jets' surprise airstrikes on Iran's nuclear and missile facilities, leading to a significant advantage in air superiority for Israel[2][3].
- Strategic Shift: The loss of Iran's military core and stalwart political leadership, linked closely to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei since the Iran-Iraq war, could potentially instigate a shift towards an even more radical Iranian regime[2].
- Minimized Deterrence: The operation diminished the deterrence and striking power of Iran's proxy networks (e.g., Hezbollah and the Houthis)[1].
In essence, Israel's clandestine ground deployment in Iran combined long-term intelligence gathering, covert insertion of special forces, and the use of smuggled drones to execute precise strikes against critical military sites and leadership targets, significantly impacting the initial phase and outcome of the twelve-day war[1][2][3][4].
In light of the declassified facts about Israel's secret ground troops in Iran, it could be speculated that these troops were also consulted on matters pertaining to the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the nature of their activities in the war-and-conflicts zone. politics aside, this hidden battle leaves many questions about the general-news implications of such a strategic shift towards an even more radical Iranian regime.
