Mossad's Women in Tehran: Unveiling the Secrets of Covert Operations During the 12-Day War

The Jerusalem Post has revealed intriguing details about covert operations carried out by the Israeli intelligence agency (Mossad) inside Iran. The report specifically highlights the "pivotal" role played by female Mossad agents during the 12-day war between Israel and Iran last June. According to the newspaper, dozens of female operatives participated in sensitive field missions, although the exact nature of their tasks remains classified.

The Role of Women in Intelligence Operations

According to the newspaper, Mossad director David Barnea views the agents' contributions as "vital and of great significance." To underscore this growing role, the Jerusalem Post cited a prominent agent known by the codename "G," who is of Iranian descent and specializes in recruiting agents in "hostile countries." In 2024, she was honored by lighting a torch at Israel's Independence Day celebrations, a testament to the Mossad's recognition of such roles.

The newspaper also referenced the 2021 book "Mossad Amazons," which described female agents' missions as involving seduction, spying on Iranian nuclear sites, and carrying out offensive operations. The Jerusalem Post confirmed that the role of women in 2025 has expanded significantly compared to the past, indicating an evolution in Mossad strategies.

Objectives and Outcomes of the Covert Strikes

David Barnea reportedly managed simultaneous operations inside Iran involving hundreds of agents. These operations targeted radar platforms and ballistic missiles. The network also provided precise intelligence to Israeli aircraft for widespread strikes. According to the report, the Mossad's initial strike was "shockingly effective," so much so that Iran was unable to retaliate against Israel until the second day of the war.

The Enriched Uranium Issue and International Pressure

Despite the alleged success of the operations, a major point of contention remains: the fate of about 400 kilograms of 60% enriched uranium, which is near weapons-grade and was not destroyed during the strikes. The newspaper notes that this quantity could, in theory, be further enriched to produce nearly six nuclear bombs.

The Mossad claims to have "sufficient information" about the storage locations of this uranium, allowing it to intervene if Iran attempts to use it for nuclear weapon development. Israeli defense officials estimate that Iran would need about two years to rebuild the damaged parts of its nuclear program before it could produce a bomb, while critics in Israel warn that Tehran might accelerate the work in a matter of months.

In a related context, the newspaper mentioned that allowing IAEA inspectors access to the uranium stockpiles is a key Western condition for avoiding the re-imposition of international sanctions (snapback) on Iran in the coming weeks.