In a statement, the military said the operation was carried out two days earlier by the air force following a joint intelligence effort involving Military Intelligence, Mossad and Shin Bet, News.Az reports, citing Al Jazeera.
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The target was identified as Mehdi Rostami Shamastan, described by Israel as a key figure within Iran’s intelligence structure.
The claim has not been independently verified, and Iranian authorities have not issued an immediate response.
