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Mossad Chief Dismisses Two Senior Officials Over Failed Iran Regime Change Plan

Created at 6 Aug · 10:11 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Israel's Mossad chief, Roman Gofman, has dismissed two senior officials responsible for a covert operation aimed at toppling Iran's leadership. The plan, which involved Kurdish forces and US-Iran air cover, reportedly faltered on its first day and was presented to President Donald Trump.

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Who's Involved

Roman Gofman
Mossad Director who dismissed two senior officials
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Former Iranian President, reportedly a candidate to lead a new government
Donald Trump
President to whom the plan was presented
Mossad Chief Dismisses Two Senior Officials Over Failed Iran Regime Change Plan

↳ Why This Matters

The dismissal of senior Mossad officials highlights the risks and potential repercussions of covert operations targeting foreign governments, particularly in the volatile Middle East region. It underscores the complexities of intelligence operations and the accountability expected from leadership.

Key facts

  • Mossad Director Roman Gofman dismissed two senior officials.
  • The officials were responsible for a failed plan to topple Iran's leadership.
  • The plan reportedly involved Kurdish ground forces and Israeli-American air cover.
  • The operation was presented to President Donald Trump but was not implemented.
  • Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was reportedly a candidate to lead a new government.

Israel's Mossad chief, Roman Gofman, has dismissed two senior officials over a failed covert operation that aimed to topple Iran's leadership. The officials, who headed the agency's Intelligence Directorate and Iran division, reportedly devised a plan that involved mobilizing Iran's minority groups to rebel and incite protests.

According to Israeli media reports, the plan was presented to U.S. President Donald Trump but was never implemented on the ground. The operation, a joint effort between Mossad and the CIA, reportedly envisioned Kurdish ground forces entering Iran with extensive Israeli and American air support. Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was reportedly identified as a potential candidate to lead a new government in Tehran.

The operation is said to have unraveled on its first day, with an Israeli airstrike on Ahmadinejad's residence in an attempt to free him from house arrest. Ahmadinejad survived the strike but was reportedly wounded, leading him to express doubts about the regime-change plan.

Security sources indicated that the departures of the two officials were handled by mutual agreement and that they might remain within the Mossad in other capacities, describing the changes as part of a broader reorganization. However, the moves were directly linked to the failed regime-change proposal, with Gofman reportedly believing accountability was necessary after the plan's non-implementation.

Frequently asked questions

Roman Gofman is the Director of Israel's Mossad, the national intelligence agency.

The plan aimed to remove Iran's leadership by mobilizing minority groups for rebellion and protests, reportedly with Kurdish ground forces and Israeli-American air cover.

Yes, the plan was reportedly presented to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was reportedly a candidate to lead a new government and was wounded in an Israeli airstrike on his residence.

What Happens Next

01Mossad may undergo further reorganization.
02The two dismissed officials may be reassigned to other positions within Mossad.

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How It Developed

Mossad chief Roman Gofman dismissed two senior officials.
The officials were responsible for a plan to remove Iran's leadership.
The plan involved mobilizing minority groups for rebellion and protests.
Reports suggest the plan was presented to President Donald Trump.
The operation reportedly involved Kurdish ground forces with Israeli and American air cover.
The plan was intended to install Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the next Iranian leader.
The operation reportedly faltered on its first day with an Israeli airstrike on Ahmadinejad's residence.
Ahmadinejad was wounded and began expressing doubts about the plan.

Sources

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Israel’s Mossad chief fires two senior officials over failure to topple Iran’s leadershipMiddle East Eye
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Mossad Director Gofman removes two senior officials over failure to ...jpost.com
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Mossad chief removes two top officials after Iran regime-change plan ...turkiyetoday.com

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