WANA (Jul 29) – The latest statement from the Ministry of Intelligence of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the “Silent Battle with the Intelligence NATO during the Imposed 12-Day War” sheds new light on the confrontation between Iran and its adversaries. What had appeared to be limited to a missile and military standoff now, with the release of new data, reveals a far more complex and multilayered conflict—ranging from intelligence and security operations to media warfare and diplomatic pressure.

 

1. The Silent Battle with the Intelligence NATO

According to the statement, the recent conflict was not merely a military confrontation but one of the rarest and most intensive intelligence battles Iran has faced. The narratives Israel has circulated within Iran following the war were not simply designed to highlight Tehran’s weaknesses; they aimed to obscure the countermeasures and intelligence successes achieved by Iran. These accounts, the Ministry stressed, were less a reflection of battlefield reality than part of a calculated psychological–cognitive operation.

 

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2. The Nuclear File: A Pretext for Broader Agendas

The new data indicate that the nuclear dossier was, in reality, a cover for far-reaching designs against Iran. Intelligence officials argued that the orchestrated security, media, and diplomatic pressures during the conflict demonstrated that the issue was never about centrifuges alone; it was about attempting to redirect the Islamic Republic’s strategic course.

 

3. Strategic Failure of the Military Option

The fusion of U.S. and Israeli military planning with cognitive warfare, sabotage, harassment operations, assassinations, and attempts to stir domestic unrest amounted to a “comprehensive plan.” Yet the outcome was contrary to expectations: the military option alone proved ineffective. The experience of those 12 days showed that if the conflict turned into a war of attrition, it could backfire—shifting the balance against the U.S. and Israel.

A woman shows victory in a house following an Israeli strike on a building on Monday, after the ceasefire between Israel and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, June 26, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

4. Terrorist Groups: From Claims of Independence to Total Dependence

The report underscored the prominent role of terrorist organizations and opposition groups based east and west of Iran. Despite years of rhetoric about nationalism, ethnic identity, or religious ideology, the newly disclosed data demonstrate that these groups were in practice nothing more than instruments in foreign designs. The fresh narrative offers historical evidence of their lack of independence, showing that their actions have never been defined outside the objectives of the U.S. and Israel.

 

5. Long-Term Planning: Media and Diplomatic Coordination

The statement also pointed to the extensive diplomatic and media activities surrounding the conflict—spanning certain international institutions, U.S. and European politicians, and leaders of militant groups. The message was clear: this war was no sudden decision. It had been months in the making, underpinned by detailed planning and coordination.

A security guard stands on a street, early hours of ceasefire, in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

This reality underscores Iran’s achievement: facing such a vast and coordinated campaign, the Islamic Republic not only managed to neutralize the plan but also redirected its costs back onto its adversaries.

 

The 12-Day War: More Than Missiles

The Intelligence Ministry’s recent statement presents a new portrait of the imposed 12-Day War: a confrontation that was not merely military, but also intelligence-driven, media-oriented, security-focused, and diplomatic. In effect, it served as a testing ground for the capacities of both Iran and its enemies.

 

In this context, Israel’s post-war narratives appear primarily as an effort to mask its setbacks and divert public attention from Iran’s counter-successes. Yet the newly released intelligence data reveal another reality: the military option alone is insufficient to alter Iran’s destiny, forcing its adversaries to resort to a complex network of multi-pronged tools—tools that, so far, have failed to change the Islamic Republic’s strategic trajectory.