Mossad Chief Fires Two Senior Officials Linked to Alleged Failed Plot to Overthrow Iran’s Government

Jerusalem (Terror Monitor) — Israel’s Mossad chief Roman Gofman has dismissed two senior officials who were reportedly involved in planning an alleged covert operation aimed at overthrowing Iran’s Islamic Republic government, according to Israeli media reports.

Israel’s Channel 12 reported that one of the dismissed officials had headed Mossad’s intelligence division since December 2015, while the other served as head of the agency’s Iran affairs division. The report did not disclose their names.

According to the report, the two officials played a central role in preparing a written operational plan designed to support Kurdish groups inside Iran, undermine the Islamic Republic and encourage large-scale protests across the country.

The plan was reportedly aimed at mobilizing opposition forces and creating conditions for widespread unrest that could potentially lead to the collapse of the Iranian government.

Israeli media further reported that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented the plan to U.S. President Donald Trump while attempting to persuade him to support military action against Iran in March.

At the time, Mossad was headed by David Barnea, who was replaced by Roman Gofman in June this year.

The reported dismissals come as Israel continues to reassess its intelligence and covert operations concerning Iran. The reports did not make clear whether the two officials were removed specifically because of the alleged failure of the Iran operation or as part of a broader restructuring of Mossad.

The reported plan adds another dimension to Israel’s long-running covert campaign against Iran, which has included intelligence operations targeting Iran’s nuclear program, military capabilities and senior officials.