TEHRAN – An investigation by The New York Times has revealed that Israel’s Mossad abducted, interrogated, and killed Iranian General Alireza Asgari, a former deputy defense minister, in 2006 while seeking information about the disappearance of Israeli airman Ron Arad.
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NYT Investigation: Mossad Allegedly Abducted and Killed Iranian General Alireza Asgari in 2006
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November 15, 2026
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The New York Times investigation alleges that Israel's Mossad abducted, interrogated, and killed Iranian General Alireza Asgari, a former deputy defense minister, in 2006 while seeking information about missing Israeli airman Ron Arad. This revelation highlights alleged Israeli covert operations targeting Iranian military officials and raises questions about accountability for extrajudicial killings.
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