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Israel's Covert Operation Narnia Targets Iran's Nuclear Program

12/21/2025

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Israel's Covert Strikes

Israel conducted a covert operation codenamed Operation Narnia targeting Iran's nuclear scientists and facilities ahead of June 2025.
The operation involved intelligence gathering and precision strikes.
The operation caused 71 civilian casualties and damage.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel discussed attack scenarios with U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump authorized military strikes to support Israel's campaign after Iran rejected a U.S. offer to halt its nuclear program.

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Keshavarz Executed for Espionage

Aghil Keshavarz, a 27-year-old architecture student, was executed by Iran for espionage linked to Mossad, the tenth such case since the June conflict.
Iran accused him of conducting over 200 missions for Israeli intelligence, including photographing military sites.
Following the war, Iran tightened its espionage laws to impose the death penalty.
Israel has positioned agents and pilots for potential strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.

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Historical Context

In 1981, Israel executed Operation Opera, destroying Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor to thwart its nuclear ambitions, a move supported by U.S. intelligence. This operation established the Begin Doctrine, asserting a precedent for future Israeli military actions. The recent Operation Narnia reflects this historical context, as Israel targets Iran's nuclear program, highlighting ongoing tensions over nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.

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Israel's Covert Strikes

Israel conducted a covert operation codenamed Operation Narnia targeting Iran's nuclear scientists and facilities ahead of June 2025.
The operation involved intelligence gathering and precision strikes.
The operation caused 71 civilian casualties and damage.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel discussed attack scenarios with U.S. President Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump authorized military strikes to support Israel's campaign after Iran rejected a U.S. offer to halt its nuclear program.

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