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The Next Stage in Israel’s War with Iran Carries Greater Risks

Israel has spooked Iran to its core with the perception that Israel has penetrated the highest levels of Iranian security.

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The Iranian president, Ebrahim Raisi. AP/Vahid Salemi
ERIC MANDEL
ERIC MANDEL

The Iranian regime claimed this month that it foiled two Israeli spy rings’ attempts to enter the Islamic Republic. What were those spy rings looking for? Nuclear arms secrets? Maybe not. 

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ERIC MANDEL
ERIC MANDEL

Dr. Mandel is the Director of the Middle East Political Information Network, known as MEPIN. He regularly briefs members of Congress and their foreign policy aides. He is the Senior Security Editor for the Jerusalem Report. He is a regular contributor to The Hill and the Jerusalem Post.

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