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57. Why Israel Attacked Iran

The Rest Is Classified

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Ethics of Covert Operations

This chapter explores the ethical dilemmas surrounding Israeli military actions against Iranian scientists involved in the nuclear program, including targeted assassinations. It examines the implications of these covert operations on the individuals targeted and raises questions about the morality of such tactics in the absence of a formal war declaration. Key events, such as the 2018 heist in Tehran and the Stuxnet cyber-attack, are highlighted to illustrate the complex dynamics of this shadow conflict.

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