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Israel's Mossad Vows Long-Term Campaign Against Iran's Regime

4/14/2026

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Mossad Director David Barnea stated Israel's campaign to overthrow Iran's regime will end only with its fall, framing it as a long-term effort.
Barnea rejected claims that Israel misled U.S. officials about a quick regime collapse.
Reports described a proposed plan to mobilize Iranian opposition, which U.S. intelligence reportedly viewed skeptically, amid tensions with the Israeli military.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, establishing the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Khomeini. This shift ended decades of Western-aligned monarchy, igniting geopolitical tensions, particularly with the U.S. and Israel. The revolution's roots trace back to the 1953 CIA-backed coup that reinstated the Shah, shaping Iran's contentious relations with the West and influencing Middle Eastern politics for decades.

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Story summary

Mossad Director David Barnea stated Israel's campaign to overthrow Iran's regime will end only with its fall, framing it as a long-term effort.
Barnea rejected claims that Israel misled U.S. officials about a quick regime collapse.
Reports described a proposed plan to mobilize Iranian opposition, which U.S. intelligence reportedly viewed skeptically, amid tensions with the Israeli military.

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