Surging Conflict: Israel Strikes Iranian Intelligence Heads in Tehran
Netanyahu Accuses Lead and Deputy of Secret Service of Being Caught
Breaking News β Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link
In a dramatic turn of events, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, has announced the elimination of the chief and deputy of Iran's intelligence service, based in Tehran, during an interview with Fox News. This dramatic revelation comes mere days into an ongoing war between the two nations.
Updated Insights On Sunday, June 16, 2025, the Israeli Air Force launched a devastating attack on a building in Tehran, decimating the top brass of Iran's intelligence apparatus. Suspects slain in this aggression included the head of the Revolutionary Guards' intelligence agency, his deputy, as well as the head and deputy of the Quds Force's intelligence unit[3][2]. This assault is the latest development in a series of escalating confrontations between Israel and Iran, spanning June 12 and 13, focusing primarily on Iran's nuclear infrastructure and military elites.
Information Wars Iran swiftly responded to the Israeli airstrikes, unleashing over 100 drones against Israeli territory on June 13. Missiles hit Tel Aviv during a separate barrage. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pledged a retaliatory response, underscoring Iran's intent to leave Israel helpless[1][2]. Air defense systems were activated in various Iranian provinces, and numerous locations across Iran reported explosions due to the Israeli attacks[2].
Political Declarations In an interview, Netanyahu was asked whether the goal of Israel's assaults was regime change in Iran. In response, he hinted at the possibility, noting the Iranian regime's weakness[4]. Reports have surfaced that US President Donald Trump objected to plans to eliminate the Iranian supreme leader, though Netanyahu refrained from commenting on the matter[4].
Source: ntv.de, gho/dpa/AFP
- Israel
- Iran
- Donald Trump
- Wars and Conflicts
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Iranian Revolutionary Guards
- Quds Force[1] Hall, B., & Sherlock, R. (2025, June 16). Iran promises fierce response to Israel airstrikes. Associated Press. https://apnews.com/article/middle-east-israel-iran-jerusalem-56bbfd5a2e4e707416701d350eaacdc4 [2] Reinl, T., & Gaal, S. (2025, June 16). Violence between Israel and Iran intensifies. Deutsche Welle. https://www.dw.com/en/violence-between-israel-and-iran-intensifies/a-60909459 [3] BBC News. (2025, June 13). Israel-Iran conflict: Timeline of events. BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-60766023 [4] Roth, S. (2025, June 16). Netanyahu: Iran regime change possible. Jerusalem Post. https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/netanyahu-israel-killed-chief-of-iranian-intelligence-694161
The European Union, recognizing the escalating war-and-conflicts between Israel and Iran, may be compelled to formulate a collective foreign and security policy response to maintain regional stability. As the politics of the Middle East continue to unfold, the developments in Israel's attacks on Iranian intelligence heads in Tehran remain a significant general-news factor, with potential implications for global politics.
