The Israel Defense Forces, IDF, has announced the elimination of senior members of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence, including Sayed Yahya Hamidi, described as the Deputy Minister of Intelligence for “Israel Affairs.”
In a statement via X on Monday, the IDF said Hamidi allegedly led activities targeting Jews, Western interests, and opponents of the Iranian government both within Iran and abroad.
The military also named Jalal Pour Hossein, identified as head of the ministry’s Espionage Division, as among those killed.
According to the IDF, the officials were targeted during the opening phase of an operation it called “Roaring Lion,” based on what it described as precise intelligence.
The IDF further stated that the Israeli Air Force carried out a strike on the headquarters of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence in Tehran.
IDF wrote: “ELIMINATED: Senior members of the Iranian regime’s Ministry of Intelligence.
“Sayed Yahya Hamidi – Deputy Minister of Intelligence for ‘Israel Affairs,’ who led terrorist activities targeting Jews, Western actors, and regime opponents in Iran and abroad.
“Jalal Pour Hossein – Head of the Espionage Division,” part of the statement read.
DAILY POST reported that the United States and Israel launched the most ambitious attack on Iranian targets in decades, killing Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Senior members of Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence eliminated – IDF
