Mossad dismisses two officials after Iran regime-change plan fails

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How did the left and right cover Mossad dismisses two officials after Iran regime-change plan fails?

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Is Mossad dismisses two officials after Iran regime-change plan fails left or right?

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Which side is not reporting Mossad dismisses two officials after Iran regime-change plan fails?

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Which outlets covered Mossad dismisses two officials after Iran regime-change plan fails?

29 that we know of, every one of them listed further up this page with a link to its own report and to what we hold on the publisher. Nothing here is a summary of somebody else's summary: the outlets are named so the original reporting can be read.

Who were the two Mossad officials dismissed?

The two officials were the head of Mossad’s intelligence directorate, appointed in December 2025, and the head of its Iran division. Neither was named in the reports, but their dismissals followed a failed plan to topple Iran’s government, as reported by Channel 12 and Haaretz.

What was the plan to topple Iran’s government?

The plan, developed in coordination with the United States, included support for opposition groups inside Iran and joint Israeli-US military air cover. It envisioned backing Kurdish forces to spark a nationwide uprising, with scenarios for replacing Iran’s leadership, as reported by in.gr and Channel 12.

Did the US support the plan?

Channel 12 reported the plan was developed in coordination with the United States. Live Mint and in.gr cited formal presentations to US President Donald Trump, while the New York Times reported US officials later deemed the regime-change proposal a "fiasco".

What did Iran’s president say about the plan?

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of plotting to take control of Iran within 48 hours. The accusation was reported by Aajtak and TV9 Marathi, but none of the right-rated digests carried it.