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Former Mossad Chief Claims Repeated Access to Iran's Fordow Nuclear Facility

Aug 11, 2026 09:40 AM CT Fordow, Iran mossad,iran,nuclear,fordow,espionage,yossi-cohen

Summary

Former Mossad Director Yossi Cohen asserted that Israeli intelligence agents have 'toured' Iran's Fordow nuclear enrichment site multiple times. While the method (physical presence vs. remote monitoring) remains unconfirmed, the claim highlights Israel's persistent intelligence penetration of Iran's most sensitive nuclear infrastructure, serving as a psychological and strategic signal regarding Israel's capability to monitor or potentially strike the facility.

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It remains unclear whether Cohen was referring to agents physically present within the facility or to a form of remote monitoring.

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T3 Jerusalem Post
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Israel NEUTRAL

Former intelligence chief claims successful covert operations or surveillance at a key Iranian nuclear site.

Iran NEUTRAL

Target of alleged intelligence infiltration at its Fordow nuclear facility.

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