ISLAMABAD: Iranian military forces have carried out a precision strike that completely destroyed the headquarters of Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency in Tel Aviv.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed the operation as part of retaliatory missile barrages that penetrated Israeli air defences.
Tasnim News Agency reported the facility is now on fire with significant structural damage.
This marks a major escalation in the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict that began with Israeli strikes in June 2025.
Iranian officials described the attack as a direct and successful hit on the nerve centre of Israeli foreign intelligence operations.
Data from Iran’s Health Ministry shows more than 2,076 Iranians killed and 26,500 injured since US-Israeli operations intensified in February 2026.
Israeli authorities have recorded 24 deaths and 6,594 injuries from Iranian missile responses across the same period.
The Mossad complex in Glilot north of Tel Aviv housed key planning units for operations against Iranian targets.
IRGC statements indicate the strike used advanced precision-guided missiles launched in a coordinated salvo of at least ten projectiles in recent waves.
Regional media citing IRGC briefings authenticated the claim noting the facility was obliterated despite Israel’s multi-layered defences including Iron Dome Arrow and David’s Sling systems.
Viral footage shared by pro-Iranian accounts shows thick black smoke rising over the area though some clips have been flagged as AI-generated by fact-checkers.
Independent verification remains limited as Israeli sources maintain operational silence on the incident.
Analysts estimate Iran has launched over 90 waves of Operation True Promise since the war started forcing five million Israelis into underground shelters during peak barrages.
The strike targeted not only Mossad but also nearby military intelligence sites disrupting command structures.
Mossad has historically led covert actions against Iranian nuclear sites and high-ranking officials.
This precision capability demonstrated by Tehran signals a shift in the balance of deterrence in the region.
International observers note the absence of immediate Israeli confirmation or denial which is standard for sensitive intelligence matters.
The broader conflict has seen Israel conduct strikes on more than 100 Iranian targets destroying key nuclear and missile infrastructure.
US forces have supported operations with precision attacks on underground facilities contributing to the high casualty figures.
Experts from the International Institute for Strategic Studies highlight Iran’s improved missile accuracy as a game-changing factor.
The event has raised alarms in diplomatic circles about potential further escalation involving proxy forces.
Regional reports emphasise the strike’s symbolic value as a blow to Israel’s intelligence prestige.
As tensions persist global attention focuses on whether this will prompt renewed ceasefire negotiations.
The precision nature of the operation underscores Iran’s resolve to respond symmetrically to perceived aggressions.
Further developments are expected as both sides continue monitoring the volatile security situation.
