Mossad’s Covert Threat Campaign Revealed Amid Iran-Israel-U.S. Escalation

In a bold and brazen move, Israel’s intelligence agency Mossad has reportedly launched a psychological warfare campaign against senior Iranian military leaders, threatening them and their families with assassination if they do not publicly renounce Iran’s ruling regime. The development, first reported by The Washington Post, comes in the wake of intensifying military conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States.

The revelations underscore a rapidly deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, where covert operations, targeted military strikes, and retaliatory missile attacks are heightening the risk of a broader regional war.

Mossad Calls With a Deadly Message

According to U.S. and Israeli officials cited by The Washington Post, Persian-speaking Mossad agents contacted more than 20 senior Iranian officials directly via their personal cellphones. These calls, occurring in the immediate aftermath of Israel’s June 13 airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets, delivered a chilling ultimatum.

“You have 12 hours to escape with your wife and child. Otherwise, you’re on our list right now,” one Israeli operative told a high-ranking Iranian general. The agent reportedly added, “We’re closer to you than your own neck vein. Put this in your head. May God protect you.”

The targeted general, whose identity remains undisclosed, allegedly appeared receptive, asking how to send a video denouncing the regime of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While it’s unclear whether he followed through, reports indicate the man remains in Iran.

These unprecedented threats were part of a psychological warfare operation aimed at destabilizing Iran’s military leadership and weakening the legitimacy of Khamenei’s government from within.

Israel Expands Offensive Despite Iranian Retaliation

The Israeli campaign was not limited to phone threats. On Monday, Israel intensified its military assault on symbolic sites of Iran’s theocracy, continuing strikes that began on June 13 targeting nuclear scientists and military facilities.

The escalating conflict has already drawn in the United States. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump ordered U.S. military forces to strike three of Iran’s nuclear sites in response to unspecified provocations. The precision of the U.S. assault was confirmed by satellite imagery showing damage to the Fordow uranium enrichment facility and other sensitive locations.

In retaliation, Iran fired 19 ballistic missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, home to the U.S. military’s Combined Air Operations Centre. Although most of the missiles were intercepted, one struck the base, causing limited damage but no casualties, according to both U.S. and Qatari military officials.

Qatari Major General Shayeq Al Hajri confirmed the sequence of events, noting that seven missiles were initially launched and intercepted over water. A second wave of 12 missiles followed, of which 11 were neutralized. One missile penetrated the defenses and landed at the base.

Trump’s Response and Signals of De-escalation

In a series of posts on Truth Social, President Trump characterized Iran’s retaliation as a “very weak response,” revealing that Tehran had warned Washington ahead of time. “Most importantly, they’ve gotten it all out of their ‘system,’ and there will, hopefully, be no further HATE,” he wrote, suggesting openness to de-escalation.

Iran appeared to signal a similar intent. State TV described the missile strike as “a mighty and successful response” but emphasized that the targeted base was located outside populated areas. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian posted shortly before the strike, “We neither initiated the war nor [are we] seeking it. But we will not leave invasion to the great Iran without answer.”

Trump further indicated that Iran might now “proceed to Peace and Harmony,” and said he would encourage Israel to consider the same.

An Unfolding Crisis With Global Stakes

Despite these diplomatic overtures, the military realities on the ground remain volatile. The Israeli offensive continues, and Mossad’s psychological campaign marks a stark departure from the agency’s traditionally clandestine approach, now operating with an audacious openness meant to instill fear and provoke internal dissent.

This development represents one of the most aggressive uses of psychological tactics by a state intelligence agency in recent memory, revealing Israel’s willingness to bypass traditional warfare methods in favor of direct, personal threats to high-value targets.

Meanwhile, U.S. officials report that no American military installations in Iraq were struck, although an Iranian missile aimed at Israel did trigger alerts in the region earlier in the day. Iraqis had been informed by U.S. officials of missile activity, but no injuries were reported.

Looking Ahead

The growing hostilities between Iran and Israel, coupled with the United States’ deepening involvement, point toward an increasingly complex and dangerous geopolitical conflict. While both Washington and Tehran have made public gestures toward de-escalation, the on-the-ground realities suggest a prolonged period of tension, uncertainty, and potential for wider war.

As Mossad’s threats hang ominously over Tehran’s military elite, and Israel continues its bombardments, the coming days will be critical in determining whether diplomacy can prevail—or whether the region is headed for further bloodshed