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In all, at least 20 senior commanders were killed, two regional sources said. The head of the Revolutionary Guards aerospace force was also reported to be among them.
Israeli leaders might hope Friday's strikes start a chain reaction leading to unrest that topples the Islamic Republic, writes Amir Azimi.
Before Israel launched a wave of strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities and top military leaders this week, its spies were already on the ground in enemy territory.
Israel attacks Iran news: How Mossad infiltrated deep into Iran to target nuclear and military sites
Mossad conducted covert operations in Iran to target nuclear sites and military leaders, including air strikes by the Israeli Air Force.