Iran intends to "deepen and expand" soon the supply of advanced weapons to Russia.
David Barnea (photo: official website, Mossad spokesperson)
Mossad head David Barnea said today (Thursday) that Israel has information according to which Iran intends to soon "deepen and expand" the supply of advanced weapons to Russia for the war in Ukraine.
He said these things in his speech at the ceremony for the distribution of certificates of excellence to the members of the Mossad that was held at the President's residence.
David Barnea spoke at the ceremony of awarding certificates of merit to Mossad personnel at the President's residence, and explained the Iranian moves.
He added and explained that Israel continues to warn its allies about Iran's future intentions.
"We set the deadline for the delivery of weapons to Russia in the light of reality, despite the lies heard from Iran. The Iranian lies are not new to us," said Barnea.
why is it important:
• This is the first time that the head of the Mossad refers publicly to the issue of supplying Iranian weapons to Russia and confirms in his voice that Israel passed intelligence information to its allies about Iran's original intention to supply unmanned aircraft to Russia during the war.
What they say:
Barnea said that the Mossad warned that Iran would choose a side and help Russia in the war in Ukraine.
According to him, after Iran claimed that the unmanned aerial vehicles were transferred to Russia before the war, Mossad obtained intelligence that proves that the Iranians are lying.
"We set the deadline for the delivery of weapons to Russia in the light of reality, despite the lies heard from the direction of Iran. The Iranian lies are not new to us," Barnea said.
• The head of the Mossad emphasized that the Mossad is also warning Israel's allies today about Iran's future intentions to covertly expand the supply of weapons to Russia.
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In the news center:
• Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone today with Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed with him the war in Ukraine.
After the conversation with Putin, Netanyahu unusually called outgoing Prime Minister Yair Lapid and informed him of the details of the conversation.
The big picture:
• Barnea referred to the popular protest in Iran against the regime and noted that its strength is not weakening.
"The Iranian regime chose to deal with the unrestrained brutal protests... I will state with appreciation - the protesters have lost their fear, they have lost their terror."
• The head of the Mossad stated that Israel has "clear evidence" that the ongoing protest challenges the regime in Iran.
"We clearly see the regime, which is supposed to be strong, surprised and scared," he said.
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