A former Israeli intelligence operative has expressed concern that Iran may instigate terrorist attacks in the UK in retaliation to escalating tensions. Sima Shine, a seasoned Mossad agent specializing in Iran, disclosed that while there is no current evidence of Iranian sleeper cells in Europe, Tehran is actively seeking to orchestrate attacks using their network of agents and criminal connections abroad.
According to Shine, Iran is diligently working on executing plans and operations globally, although they have not yet succeeded in carrying out major attacks. When asked about the potential threat to London, she highlighted Iran’s history of targeted assaults in various locations, emphasizing the possibility of such incidents occurring in the UK.
Shine also revealed that Israel has intelligence indicating Iran’s strategic preparations for war, including contingency plans for replacing key leaders in the event of casualties. She underscored the regime’s focus on maintaining continuity through designated successors for critical positions.
Furthermore, Shine concurred with the belief that Iran’s primary objective in the conflict is to impose significant economic costs on the US and its allies, particularly Gulf States. By leveraging cost-effective drone strikes to disrupt neighboring countries and damage infrastructure, Iran aims to strain the financial resources of its adversaries and create political pressure.
She noted that Iran’s military capabilities are inferior to those of the US and Israel, prompting them to adopt an economic warfare strategy to offset the military imbalance. Through targeted attacks on key assets and economic chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, Iran seeks to impact global oil markets and influence international politics, particularly during a crucial election year.
This approach aligns with Iran’s broader tactic of exploiting economic vulnerabilities to exert pressure on opponents and achieve strategic objectives amidst asymmetrical military power dynamics.