An Egyptian journalist is warning of what he describes as an unprecedented level of Israeli intelligence penetration inside Iran, suggesting that Israel’s ability to locate, eliminate, and even confirm high-level assassinations before Iranian authorities themselves reflects a depth of infiltration that is causing concern throughout the region.

Ahmed Mansour said the scope of Israeli intelligence activity inside Iran is unlike anything seen in modern conflicts. According to him, “The Israeli intelligence penetration into the Iranian government is unprecedented, Israel not only reaches leaders and kills them, but confirms the assassinations before Iran itself, as if its spies are in every corner of the country.” He added that his concerns extend beyond Iran alone, saying, “I am afraid this is not only the case in Iran, but in all countries in the region.”

At the same time, Iranian officials formally confirmed the death of Ali Larijani, secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and a central figure in the regime, hours after Israel announced his elimination in an airstrike. Larijani, a member of a prominent religious family, held numerous senior roles over the years, including serving as speaker of parliament for more than a decade, heading the state broadcasting authority, and playing a key role in the security establishment. He was deeply involved in sensitive matters such as nuclear negotiations, regional relations, and internal crackdowns.

Amid these developments, conditions inside Iran remain tense. BBC correspondents who spoke with residents in Tehran and other cities reported a constant sense of fear and uncertainty. “Going outside is a gamble on our lives, we are just trying to survive,” residents said. According to their accounts, leaving home has become a real danger, with civilians caught between external strikes and the heavy presence of regime forces in the streets. Some interviewees also questioned whether the ongoing conflict justifies the toll it is taking.

Israeli officials believe the series of targeted eliminations of senior Iranian figures and military leaders is creating significant disruption within the regime’s leadership. A senior Israeli intelligence official told CNN that following the elimination of Ali Larijani and top Basij commanders, further instability in Tehran’s decision-making structure is expected.

According to the official, the regime is under pressure far greater than during Operation “Am K’Lavi,” which lasted 12 days in June 2025. “They are struggling to formulate policy, make decisions and pass orders between the military and political ranks. We are seeing chaos, and the situation is expected to worsen,” he said.

Israeli sources also noted that public appearances by senior Iranian officials have become a vulnerability. Larijani, who was targeted after being seen in central Tehran, was struck shortly after appearing in public. “Every time they appear in public it is an advantage for us. The goal is to make them understand that there is no safe place,” the official said.

{Matzav.com}