According to recent allegations, Israeli Mossad agents attempted to undermine Iran’s ballistic missile program by supplying faulty foreign parts. These low-cost “connectors” supposedly caused explosions that could render entire weapons ineffective. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has not commented on the accusation.
Iran has accused Israel of sabotaging its ballistic missile program through the use of flawed foreign parts that could explode, damaging or destroying the weapons before they could be deployed. The Israeli prime minister’s office has chosen not to respond to these allegations, despite the ongoing efforts by both Israel and the U.S. to target Iran. The parts in question could potentially be used in Iran’s extensive arsenal of drones, which have gained prominence due to their utilization by Russia in the conflict with Ukraine.
According to a report, this alleged operation by Israel is considered to be one of the most significant sabotage attempts that Iran has ever encountered. It is claimed that Israeli Mossad agents supplied the faulty parts, which were described as inexpensive “connectors” in the state TV report. Footage shown on television demonstrated the parts exploding in the air.
The connectors displayed in the report appeared to be military-style circular electrical connectors with high-density specifications. These connectors are typically used to attach electronic components, such as guidance computers, to missiles or drones, facilitating the flow of electricity and signals. Video evidence released by Iran in the past has shown missile scientists working with similar connectors.
State television military correspondent Younes Shadloo stated in the report that the explosive kit had been planted in a part called the connector, which is responsible for connecting the network of Iranian-made ballistic missiles and drones. The part apparently contained a modified explosive device set to detonate at a specific time.
The state TV report did not clarify why Iran sought to purchase the connectors from abroad. However, certain Iranian websites advertising these connectors suggest that Russian-made ones are considered the best in the market. Russia currently faces international sanctions due to its war on Ukraine, which has presented challenges in acquiring the necessary electronics for missile systems.
Experts who have analyzed Iranian-made drones used by Russia in the war have reported the use of circular connectors. The TV broadcast did not disclose when the faulty parts were discovered or whether they had been installed in any ballistic missiles beforehand. Previous incidents, such as an explosion at Iran’s Parchin military base in May 2022, have taken place, resulting in casualties and damage to weapons development facilities.
Reports from The New York Times revealed that the U.S., under the administration of President Donald Trump, had intensified a sabotage program targeting Iran’s missile and rocket program, dating back to President George W. Bush’s tenure. The CIA declined to comment on the alleged sabotage attack. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, which reports directly to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, oversees the country’s ballistic missile arsenal.
Fabian Hinz, a missile expert and research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, examined the state TV footage of the parts and confirmed that circular connectors are commonly used in various types of ballistic missiles. He mentioned that it is highly likely for Iran to purchase these connectors from abroad and that tampering with missile components has been a concern in the past.
Israel has been suspected of conducting targeted assassinations of nuclear scientists in Iran, and sabotage attacks have also been carried out on Iranian nuclear sites. One of the most well-known incidents involves the Stuxnet computer virus, which targeted control units for uranium centrifuges, causing them to malfunction and self-destruct. The attack is widely attributed to the United States and Israel, a claim that has been echoed by Iran.
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