Israel's Mossad chief dismisses senior Iran-focused intelligence heads amid escalating tensions
Mossad director General Roman Gofman has removed the heads of the agency’s Intelligence Directorate and Iran Division, reflecting internal blame over the failure to overthrow Iran’s clerical regime.
In a move reported on August 6, Israel’s top spy, General Roman Gofman, ordered the ouster of the leaders of Mossad’s Intelligence Directorate and its Iran Division. The firings come as the Gulf conflict intensifies and Israeli officials dispute who should be held accountable for not toppling Iran’s government. The decision signals a shift in responsibility within Israel’s intelligence community as the war drags on.
Why it matters
The shake-up signals a major re-assessment of Israel’s intelligence strategy toward Iran amid a protracted Gulf war.
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