Now I finally understand why the US and Israel's missiles were so accurate.
Tayeb, Iran's top mole, a core figure in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, was a spy with an extremely long and deep infiltration history.
The assassination of Khamenei, the killing of high-ranking officials, the leak of the nuclear program, the attack on nuclear scientists, and the leak of military deployments and operational plans are all related to him. He had long been bribed by Israel's Mossad intelligence agency.
On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel launched a precision airstrike, killing Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei and more than 40 high-ranking military and political officials in the central office area of Tehran. The Iranian government immediately declared 40 days of national mourning. The core intelligence for this shocking assassination was provided by Tayeb.
As a key figure who headed the Revolutionary Guard's intelligence organization for 13 years from 2009 to 2022, Tayeb was in charge of counter-espionage, high-level security, and nuclear missile intelligence. He was Khamenei's closest confidant and possessed Iran's most top-level state secrets. No one knows what benefits Mossad promised Taib—was it an astronomical sum of US dollars, the privilege of his entire family immigrating to Israel, or some kind of exchange that would lead him to betray his country? In any case, this man at the top of Iran's intelligence system, through over a decade of disguise, transformed himself into a sharp dagger plunged into the heart of Iran.
He knew all too well where Iran's weaknesses lay, and he understood all too well what the US and Israel most wanted. As the head of counterintelligence, he personally built Iran's counterintelligence network, yet secretly opened backdoors for Mossad. Mechanisms meant to prevent external infiltration were transformed in his hands into green channels for intelligence transmission.
When several Iranian nuclear scientists were attacked, the outside world assumed it was due to the superior skills of Mossad agents, but no one suspected that the precise timing and routes of each attack, even the scientists' private schedules, were all provided by Taib himself.
He knew which security loopholes existed, which routes were unmonitored, and could even arrange "facilities" in advance to allow Mossad agents to infiltrate undetected, succeed, and then smoothly withdraw. Several times, Iranian investigations could only be attributed to "accidents," with no indication that the problem lay within its own core leadership.
Even more fatal was the leak of its nuclear program. Iran had secretly pursued nuclear research for over a decade, investing vast amounts of manpower and resources in an attempt to build its own nuclear deterrent. All of this core data—from the specific locations of nuclear facilities and raw material reserves to research progress and the list of key technical personnel—was gradually passed down by Taib to Mossad, who then shared it with the United States.This explains why the US and Israel have consistently been able to precisely target Iran's nuclear facilities, hitting vital points with each airstrike, while Iran has remained baffled as to how the US and Israel obtained these secrets. Taib acted as a "guide" intimately familiar with Iran, leading US and Israeli missiles to precisely bypass all defenses and strike at Iran's core.
Khamenei's trust in him provided him with the opportunity. As Khamenei's closest confidant, he had free access to the highest leadership's offices, participated in all top-level military and political meetings, and even had direct access to Iran's strategic action plans.
This decapitation strike was achieved by him using his authority to ascertain the concentrated office times of Khamenei and over 40 high-ranking military and political officials, precisely providing information on the office's architectural structure, security deployment, and even blind spots in the air defense system. This allowed the US and Israeli air strikes to encounter virtually no resistance, striking swiftly and decisively, directly destroying Iran's highest leadership.
Following the incident, Iran descended into chaos. Khamenei's death left the country without its spiritual leader, and the deaths of over 40 high-ranking military and political officials created a power vacuum within the government and military.
The Revolutionary Guard was gripped by fear and suspicion, with many wondering how many traitors like Taeb were lurking within its ranks. The once tightly organized structure collapsed instantly. Even more disheartening was that after leaking intelligence and cooperating with the US and Israel in the assassination attempt, Taeb quietly withdrew from Iran and sought refuge under Israeli protection. Even if Iran wanted revenge, it could only watch helplessly.
Many are puzzled: as a core figure in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, wielding considerable power and enjoying widespread trust, why would Taeb choose to betray his country? Simply put, it was greed and selfishness; he placed his personal interests above those of the nation and its people. In his eyes, so-called national loyalty and righteousness were nothing compared to the tangible benefits offered by Mossad. He was willing to be a pawn of the US and Israel, and to watch his country descend into chaos, all for his own wealth and glory. The reason the US and Israel were able to win over such a top figure was precisely because they exploited the weaknesses of human nature, using self-interest as bait to gradually dismantle Iran's internal defenses.This incident also thoroughly exposed the ruthless nature of the US-Israel intelligence war. They rely not only on advanced weaponry but also on internal infiltration, cultivating moles and stealing intelligence to achieve maximum results with minimal cost.
Previously, people often attributed the accuracy of US and Israeli missiles to their advanced military technology, overlooking the most crucial factor—the precision of intelligence. The source of this precise intelligence was moles like Tayib.
Without the core secrets provided by Tayib, even with the most advanced missiles, the US and Israel would have struggled to achieve a fatal strike, let alone easily decapitate Iran's top leadership.
Iran's tragedy lies not only in the loss of its Supreme Leader and a number of high-ranking military and political officials but, more importantly, in the complete destruction of its internal trust system, leaving irreparable vulnerabilities in the nation's security defenses. For a long time to come, Iran will have to rebuild its leadership amidst chaos, purge internal traitors, and strengthen intelligence and security. During this period, the US and Israel will undoubtedly seize the opportunity to intensify their pressure on Iran, further weakening its power.
This incident serves as a wake-up call for all countries. A fortress is most easily breached from within. No matter how powerful a military force or how robust a defense system, it becomes vulnerable if a traitor is found within. Taib's betrayal dealt a fatal blow to Iran and exposed the dangers of internal spies, especially top-level ones, whose destructive power can far surpass that of a direct war.