In a covert operation reminiscent of a high-stakes thriller, Israeli TV Channel 12 has revealed that nine of Iran's top ten nuclear scientists were simultaneously eliminated in their beds last week. Sources say a classified "special weapon" was used to carry out the strikes, ensuring no survivors—and keeping the technology shrouded in secrecy.
Details remain under wraps: the weapon's capabilities and how it penetrated security measures are classified by Israeli defense authorities. According to Channel 12, the synchronized timing was deliberate, aimed at preventing leaks and guaranteeing the operation's clean execution.
The tenth scientist, who was also on Israel's watch list since November of last year, was killed shortly afterward, bringing the total to ten. This covert campaign—dubbed Operation Narnia by Israeli intelligence—specifically targeted nuclear experts rather than military infrastructure. An unnamed intelligence officer told Channel 12 that while facilities and military hardware can be rebuilt, the loss of specialized scientific expertise sets back a nuclear program for years.
For the global community, the operation underscores the strategic calculus behind modern intelligence work. By disrupting Iran's technical talent pool, Israel aims to stall the country's nuclear ambitions without direct confrontation. Yet the secrecy surrounding the weapon and the operation raises fresh questions about accountability, escalation, and the future of covert warfare.
As Operation Narnia enters the spotlight, young global citizens and tech enthusiasts alike are grappling with the implications. Will this shift the balance in nonproliferation efforts? Or does it open a new chapter in state-on-state covert tactics? Stay tuned as we track the fallout.
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