Modern warfare is often chronicled as a battle for territory and resources. Yet, Ronen Bergman’s book, Rise and Kill First, pulls back the curtain on a far more sinister conflict: the war on "knowledge" itself. As we approach the anniversary of the assassination of Iran's prominent scientists, a re-reading of this book not only illuminates the history of Mossad’s assassinations but also provides a pattern that explains recent events and the targeting of experts in emerging fields.
Bergman
Hours after a massive, million-strong rally across various cities in Iran condemning the chaos and terrorist acts of armed criminal groups, the European Parliament, which has consistently demonstrated its disdain for the Iranian people by inviting separatist and anti-Iranian terrorist groups, announced a worthless measure to ban the entry of Iranian diplomats and officials to the Parliament in a bid to support dying unrest.
The President of the European Parliament, whose institution failed to
In recent days, terms such as "terrorism," "terrorist actions," and "terrorist groups" have been frequently used in the political and media discourse of the country. The utilization of these concepts is not merely for psychological operations or political exploitation; rather, the realities unfolding on the ground indicate that what has transpired is an unprecedented and blatant violence employing various intimidation tactics.
The unprecedented scale of attacks using both firearms and melee
Analysis indicates that the enemy is targeting Iran's security and territorial integrity through terrorism and diplomatic pressure. Developments at the beginning of 2026 reveal that enemy think tanks have shed their diplomatic masks and entered a phase of "open warfare" against Iran's national security. What we are witnessing today is the execution of a military and security scenario in which separatist groups and the hypocritical movement, under the direct guidance of foreign services, have
The 51st session of the criminal court examining charges against 104 members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) convened in Tehran, focusing on the group's alleged atrocities committed at a hospital in Islamabad-e Gharb. Presiding Judge Amir Reza Dehghani opened the session with a direct address to the media, emphasizing the critical role of journalists in recording "historical truth" and bridging the gap between the courtroom's legal findings and the public's conscience. He stated that the trial
The 49th and 50th sessions of the Criminal Court of Tehran, tasked with examining the charges against the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), convened to address the legal implications of European support for the group. Presiding Judge Amir Reza Dehghani focused the proceedings on what he termed the "double standards" of the European Union, specifically citing complaints regarding the hosting of the group's media networks and the invitation of its leadership to the European Parliament. The court argued
In the early hours of this morning, two separate terrorist attacks occurred in the provinces of Kerman and Sistan and Baluchestan. In Fahraj County, Kerman province, armed elements attacked a police checkpoint, leading to the martyrdom of three law enforcement officers—Saeed Hadipour, Morad Salehi, and Eisa Borsam—as well as a civilian, a 16-year-old Baloch teenager named Mansour Lajehi. The terrorist group Ansar al-Forqan has claimed responsibility for this assault.
Simultaneously, in the
Martyr Mohammad Reza Tavassoli was born on June 29, 1957, in Kashan, Isfahan Province. He held a master's degree and was employed at the Ministry of Defense.
This great martyr was martyred on October 1, 1982, at the age of 25, in Imam Square on Naser Khosrow Street in Tehran Province. The cause of his martyrdom was shrapnel from a bomb planted by the hypocrite group (Monafeqin, referring to the MEK).
On the occasion of the anniversary of the martyrdom of Martyr Mohammad Reza Tavassoli, the
The Criminal Court of Tehran convened for its 46th, 47th, and 48th sessions to continue examining the charges against 104 members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK). During these hearings, presiding Judge Amir Reza Dehghani issued a formal warning to the French government regarding the broadcasting of the group’s media networks. He highlighted that the organization's television channels are being hosted by Eutelsat and Hotbird, two major satellite operators owned by French entities, asserting that
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has hosted a major counter-terrorism drill involving various military units from member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the northwestern province of East Azarbaijan.
The extensive exercise, codenamed Sahand-205 and hosted by the IRGC Ground Force, kicked off in the operational area of the Imam Zaman Mechanized Brigade in Shabestar County on Monday, and is scheduled to wrap up on December 5.
Colonel Shahram Askariyan
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has stressed that Islamic Republic of Iran has always spearheaded the battle against terrorism.
As one of the main victims of terrorism, he emphasized that the country has always been at the forefront of fight against terrorism.
Iran’s deputy foreign minister pointed to a joint anti-terrorism drill between Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and Iran entitled “Sahand-2025 joint anti-terrorism exercise”
Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Australia’s designation of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, calling the move unlawful, politically driven, and influenced by the Zionist regime, while warning that it sets a dangerous precedent and undermines established international norms.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the offensive and unjustifiable action of the Australian Government in labeling the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps of
An international session titled "Children; Victims of Violence in Wars and Terrorist Incidents" was held by Habilian Association on World Children's Day, bringing together a group of experts and researchers from Pakistan, France, Iran, the United States, and Uruguay.
The event featured testimonies and expert analyses covering psychological trauma, physical casualties, international legal failures, and the systematic dehumanization of young victims. A recurring theme was the condemnation of the
The 44th and 45th sessions of the criminal court examining charges against 104 members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) convened in Tehran, with the presiding judge issuing a stark warning to Western nations hosting the group’s members. Judge Amir Reza Dehghani, presiding over Branch 11 of the Criminal Court, emphasized that under international law, countries such as France and the United Kingdom are legally obligated to extradite the accused now that a competent judicial tribunal has been
During the 42nd session of the criminal court examining the charges against the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK), the presiding judge declared that member states of anti-terrorism conventions are legally prohibited from harboring individuals accused of terrorist activities.
Judge Dehghani, presiding over the court in Tehran, emphasized that the actions of certain Western nations stand in direct contradiction to their international obligations. He argued that under established "four-party treaties" and
Martyr Taghi Zaroori, Martyr Safar Ali Eidi and Martyr Nasser Ali Ahmadi were ambushed and assassinated by the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist group at the Rahnamayi intersection in Mashhad on November 5, 1981. The following is the letter written to Martyr Zaroori by his wife:
In memory of my Companion and Confidant
This year too, the scent of spring, the fragrance of hyacinth and apple, remind me of your steadfast stature and hopeful smiles. O Taghi, my other half and confidant in the hard
A specialized session analyzing the new cycle of terrorism from the perspective of hybrid warfare was held with the participation of Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan, Head of the AJA Strategic Studies Center, Seyed Mohammad-Javad Hasheminejad, Secretary-General of Habilian Association, and a large number of commanders, professors, and strategic researchers in the field of national security.
According to Habilian, this session, held to enhance scientific and operational synergy for
In a stern address to the international community, the presiding judge of the 41st court session examining the charges against 104 members of the Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK) warned European nations that harboring accused terrorists is a direct violation of international law.
Judge Dehghani, presiding over the Criminal Court of Tehran, focused his remarks on the legal contradictions evident in the foreign policy of several European states. He emphasized that these nations cannot logically or
Martyr Amir Reza Alizadeh was born on October 4, 1976, in the Dabbaghian neighborhood of Rasht. Amir Reza was sincere, kind, straightforward, simple, and unpretentious; all family members loved him. He loved the IRGC; after obtaining his diploma, he entered the Imam Hussein (AS) Officer University of the IRGC, and after that, he spent several months in the Search for Martyrs' Remains operation.
Martyr Amir Reza Alizadeh, the first martyr defending of the shrine (defender of holy shrines in
The Public Relations of the Qods Headquarters of the IRGC Ground Force issued a statement condemning the recent crimes of terrorist groups in killing Baluch tribal elders.
According to a report by Habilian citing the IRIB News Agency, the Public Relations of the Qods Headquarters, in a statement, strongly condemned the crime of terrorist factions in martyring Molā Kamal Salahzehi, one of the trusted Sunni figures of Sistan and Baluchestan province.
The statement reads:
"The unity
Modern warfare is often chronicled as a battle for territory and resources. Yet, Ronen Bergman’s book, Rise and Kill First, pulls back the curtain on a far more sinister conflict: the war on "knowledge" itself. As we approach the anniversary of the assassination of Iran's prominent scientists, a re-reading of this book not only illuminates the history of Mossad’s assassinations but also provides a pattern that explains recent events and the targeting of experts in emerging fields.
Bergman
