Like an echoing fall of a towering tree, the impact resonates widely. In Iran, probes surrounding the deaths of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and other commanders are underway. Esmail Qaani, the commander of Iran's Quds Force, is currently missing, leaving no traces behind. Tehran is deeply investigating the circumstances leading to these deaths, with Qaani under scrutiny amidst whispers of an Israeli intelligence breach within Iran.
Iran suspects collaboration with Israeli agents by a prominent figure within its ranks, possibly engaged in espionage or the transfer of critical information. According to Middle East Eye, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is internally examining Nasrallah's death.
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The report, citing ten sources, disclosed that the Iranian army has placed Qaani under tight security, engaging in intensive interrogations. The investigation seeks to uncover whether Israeli intelligence has infiltrated the Iranian military. Esmail Qaani leads Iran's foreign military operations.
Unveiling the Depths of Israeli Intelligence Penetration
For days, Qaani hasn't appeared at public events. Rumors swirled about his demise, but he remains unharmed. Tehran strives to unravel the extent of Israeli intelligence influence within its government, military, and other factions.
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The Puzzle of Hezbollah Command Attacks and Qaani’s Leadership
In January 2020, Esmail Qaani assumed command of Iran's Quds Force following the demise of former commander Qasem Soleimani by America. Recent months have witnessed significant losses of leaders in the Iran-led Axis of Resistance due to Israeli airstrikes, including Hezbollah members.
Nasrallah's death has fueled suspicions of betrayal with a high-ranking Iranian military official, possibly aligning with Israeli intelligence. Nasrallah's potential successor, Hashim Safiuddin, was also killed in an Israeli airstrike while attending a Shura Council meeting on October 4.
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Why Didn’t Esmail Qaani Attend the Meeting Where Safiuddin was Killed?
Safiuddin and other Hezbollah commanders' fate might mimic unfortunate outcomes as Israel continues targeting Hezbollah's key areas. The presence of any leader in such zones might be coincidental or a result of Israel's awareness of Safiuddin's movements. How did Israel gain such insider information? It raises questions about Qaani's absence from the meeting where Safiuddin was killed. Why did he distance himself?
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Iran’s Investigation: Focusing on Israeli Infiltration within the Quds Force
Iran is probing not only Nasrallah's demise but also investigating the assassination of Quds Force Commander Brigadier General Abbas Niloufersan, who perished alongside Nasrallah. His successor, Brigadier General Reza Jahedi, also fell to an Israeli airstrike in Damascus.
Middle East Eye sources from Hezbollah revealed that as soon as Nasrallah entered a building, Israel bombed it within minutes, suggesting someone leaking intel to Israel, a betrayer within Iran itself.
