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In a precise strike, following integrated intelligence investigation by Aman, the Mossad, and the Shin Bet: A senior commander in the Ministry of Intelligence in Tehran was eliminated yesterday (Wednesday),

Israel eliminates senior commander in Iran's Ministry of Intelligence in precise strike, part of ongoing operations against terror regime.

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The Ministry constitutes the central intelligence body of the Iranian terror regime, and serves as one of its main instruments of repression and terror. The organization possesses advanced intelligence capabilities, and is a significant arm in espionage, surveillance, and the execution of covert operations and terror actions. The elimination of Sh’ma’astan joins a series of eliminations of dozens of senior officials in the Iranian terror regime, including additional commanders in the Ministry of Intelligence, who have been eliminated throughout the war. The IDF, the Mossad, and the Shin Bet will continue to operate with strength and determination against the commanders and leaders of the Iranian terror regime.

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