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The Shadow War: Inside Tehran's Global Hit Networks

June 15, 2026 · 10 min

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Deconstruct the hidden machinery of Iranian intelligence as we expose the Quds Force's clandestine assassination cells operating across international borders. This deep dive reveals the espionage tradecraft, illicit funding channels, and deep-cover proxy networks used by Tehran to eliminate dissidents on foreign soil. Uncover the high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse played in the shadows by Western counter-intelligence agencies working to dismantle these active threat cells.

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