David Barnea, head of the Israeli intelligence service Mossad, said that the possible supply of modern Russian weapons to Iran could endanger Israel’s security. This statement was made by him at the Reichman University International Counterterrorism Conference. Jerusalem Post.
Barnea noted that Iran’s access to the international arms market will become easier as of October 2023, due to the end of the UN arms embargo on Tehran. According to Barnea, Iran now uses the services of third parties due to the embargo on arms purchases.
“The first factor fueling Iran’s inflated ego is its aid to Russia through the sale of UAVs. <..> “We are concerned that the Russians will comply with Iran’s demands for weapons and raw materials that will put Israel at risk,” the Mossad chief said.
According to the head of Israeli intelligence, in 2023 alone the Mossad prevented 27 terrorist attacks prepared by Iran. Tel Aviv is ready to eliminate Iranian officials “in the very heart of the country” “to protect Israel from Iranian attacks and threats.”
Before that, Iranian intelligence accused Mossad is preparing to sabotage Ministry of Defense facilities.
Previously in Iran organized Regular patrols to monitor the wearing of headscarves.