In a major development, Israel’s Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, publicly confirmed that Israeli commandos operated covertly inside Iran during a recent 12-day military campaign. According to Zamir, this marked the first time Israel officially admitted to sending ground forces into Iranian territory a growing spotlight on secret warfare unfolding beyond the headlines.
Zamir’s revelation highlights new depth of Israeli military operations
In a rare recorded message, General Zamir stated that Israeli forces conducted “secret ground missions deep in enemy territory” and described these as vital in enabling broader military actions. He said the success of these operations gave the Israeli military “operational freedom” in their targeted strikes .
This admission suggests that Israel is shifting toward more aggressive, hybrid warfare tactics melding aerial bombardment with underground ground operations. It also signals increasing transparency in strategic displays of strength.
Ground raids and airstrikes deliver major blows to Iran’s nuclear program
Zamir and Mossad chief David Barnea emphasized that ground raids—combined with air power—delivered a “hard, broad, and deep blow” to Iran’s nuclear and missile infrastructure. This initiative reportedly delayed Tehran’s progress by several years.
Reports suggest Mossad agents penetrated Iran, dismantling weapons systems and setting up drone bases ahead of a wave of airstrikes carried out with U.S. support. Barnea specifically thanked CIA counterparts and praised the agents whose efforts paved the way for Iran’s vulnerabilities to be exposed.
Coordinated effort combining drones, spies, and stealth air assault
Intelligence sources reveal a sophisticated collaboration: Mossad operatives infiltrated Iran, smuggled weaponry and drones, and targeted missile sites through explosive UAV attacks Then, the Israeli Air Force launched a large-scale campaign with over 200 aircraft attacking 100 major targets, supported by drone suppression of air defenses.
This layered assault reflects a leap in joint operations where covert intruders directly facilitate large-scale aerial attacks via advanced planning and lethal intelligence.
Fragile ceasefire holds as diplomacy edges forward, but threats remain
The war paused temporarily following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, which has so far held despite minor violations . President Trump announced the pause and hinted at renewed negotiations with Iran a diplomatic thread emerging from the ashes of conflict.
However, top Israeli and U.S. officials stress that any phase of calm depends on Iran’s next moveIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the campaign could end soon “if Iran ceases its actions,” but predicted further strikes “if the threat remains”.
Escalation risks and regional consequences loom large
Analysts warn this marks a new chapter in modern hybrid warfare, with insurgent commando raids and drone sabotage merging into full-scale military offensive Israel has signaled openness to further ground raids if Iran does not back down, while global powers continue to urge caution .
Should Tehran choose to retaliate with missile strikes or proxy attacks, the entire Middle East could slide into another protracted and dangerous round. But with diplomacy now a live option, the next few weeks could define whether the region continues down the path of conflict or moves toward a fragile peace
