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Isfahan. Tav (ת)
Squaring the Circle
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN
SECURITY SERVICE
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET
MEMORANDUM No. 1247/SS-ISF
Date: 25 Khordad 1402 (June 15, 2023)
To: Head of the IRGC Counterintelligence Directorate, Isfahan Province
From: Special Investigations Department
Subject: Case No. 788-AT/IRGC-ISF (Murder of R. Yazdi)
1. Main conclusions regarding the death of R. Yazdi:
In accordance with the conclusion of the police investigation department, the death of citizen Rustam Yazdi, which occurred on 9 Ordibehesht 1402 (April 29, 2023), has been officially classified as a murder committed during an attempted robbery by unidentified persons. This version is supported by witness testimony (discovery of the body) and the absence of the deceased’s personal valuables at the crime scene (watch, wallet, mobile phone). Investigative measures to identify the assailants are ongoing through the Ministry of Interior.
Despite the official conclusion, operational intelligence indicates the presence of signs that may suggest a link between this incident and the deceased’s professional activities. No direct evidence has been found to date to support the theory of R. Yazdi’s elimination by foreign intelligence services.
2. Results of digital activity analysis:
During the analysis of R. Yazdi’s digital footprint, conducted jointly with the cybersecurity service, the following facts were established:
2.1. On 13 Aban 1401 (November 4, 2022), a user with the pseudonym Hafiz_114 was registered on the internet forum wotrandom.com/forum/mods-world-of-tanks, dedicated to the computer game «World of Tanks.» At this time, R. Yazdi was on a business trip at the Fordow facility. It has also been established that R. Yazdi showed an interest in Persian poetry, particularly the works of Hafez of Shiraz.
2.2. From IP addresses associated with this user, at least three messages were sent to the user JagdpanFer_83. The dates of these messages (13 Aban 1401, 30 Aban 1401, 29 Farvardin 1402) correlate with a high degree of probability to periods of heightened activity at the Fordow and Natanz facilities, as well as to R. Yazdi’s business trips to these facilities, including those with Z. Musavi.
2.3. The user JagdpanFer_83 was registered in 2012 during Dr. Z. Musavi’s internship in Sarov (Russian Federation). The number 83 corresponds to Z. Musavi’s year of birth according to the Gregorian calendar (1983); Fer corresponds to the first letters of her maiden name (Ferzali). However, this account has shown no activity since 2012. An attempt to send a message to this address returns an automatic reply: “Thank you for your message. Follow the news on this forum.”
2.4. Technical conclusion: Cybersecurity specialists do not exclude the possibility that the JagdpanFer_83 account could have been used by the user Hafiz_114 as a «dead drop» mailbox or a gateway for redirecting encrypted information to another, hidden address. Due to the use of complex encryption methods and subsequent data deletion, it was not possible to retrieve the content of the correspondence.
3. Results of operational-investigative measures:
During the course of operational-investigative measures, it was established:
3.1. Surveillance of R. Yazdi was conducted not only by our Directorate. Parallel surveillance was carried out by employees of the Isfahan Municipality’s security department under the personal order of its head, citizen Amirkhan Musavi, the husband of Dr. Z. Musavi.
3.2. During interrogation, A. Musavi explained that he had authorized surveillance of R. Yazdi out of concern for the safety of his wife, who spent a lot of time with the deceased on work-related trips. A. Musavi expressed concern that R. Yazdi might have been involved in some illegal activity and could pose a threat to Z. Musavi. He categorically denied any personal motives (jealousy). No direct evidence of A. Musavi’s involvement in the incident leading to R. Yazdi’s death has been found. His actions have been qualified as an abuse of authority; the materials have been transferred to the relevant department for an internal review.
4. Recommendations:
Considering the above, and taking into account the strategic importance of Dr. Zahra Musavi’s work and her unstable psycho-emotional state following the death of her colleague and subsequent interrogations, it is recommended:
4.1. Not to initiate criminal proceedings against Z. Musavi due to the lack of direct evidence indicating her involvement in espionage activities.
4.2. To continue a complex of operational-investigative measures against Z. Musavi (category «Surveillance-2»). The subject may be used as an unwitting asset by enemy intelligence services or may independently make contact with the suspected murderers of R. Yazdi.
4.3. To consider Case No. 788-AT/IRGC-ISF formally closed, but to maintain operational control over the subject.
Head of the Investigations Department
Colonel M. Taheri, Head of the Investigations Department
[Signature]
[Seal]
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[AGENCY NAME REDACTED]
OPERATIONS DIRECTORATE
CLASSIFICATION: TOP SECRET
ANALYTICAL BRIEF No. [REDACTED]
Date: June 17, 2023
To: Head of Middle East Division
From: Operational Support Group
Subject: Operation «Isfahan Triangle» — Current Status
1. Status of the operational network:
Asset «Cardamom» (head of Laboratory No. 4) has been out of contact since April 29, 2023—the day of the death of subject «Poet» (R. Yazdi). All attempts to re-establish contact have been unsuccessful. The protocol phrase for identification is no longer used in meetings with IAEA inspectors.
2. Analysis of the «Poet» incident:
According to source «Pomegranate» (IRGC), the official version is murder during a robbery. However, analysis of operational intelligence has revealed the following:
A. Musavi (husband of Dr. Z. Musavi / «Pistachio»), head of the Municipality’s security department, conducted unauthorized surveillance of «Poet» for several weeks.
Motive according to A. Musavi himself: professional vigilance.
Real motive (per our analysts’ assessment): jealousy, possibly personal animosity.
The circumstances of the murder (time, place, method) indicate an unprofessional execution, imitating a street robbery. This is characteristic of a contract killing organized by an individual with access to criminal elements through their official position.
3. Situation assessment:
High probability that A. Musavi organized the elimination of «Poet» for personal reasons (jealousy over his wife).
«Cardamom» has ceased contact, likely fearing that «Poet’s» death is the beginning of a network cleanup. He cannot know the true motives for the murder.
Conclusion: The unintentional consequence of a murder committed for domestic reasons has paralyzed the work of an intelligence network.
4. Current risks:
«Cardamom» is in a deep-cover state, possible panic.
«Pistachio» is under surveillance by her own husband.
A. Musavi has unintentionally disrupted the work of our agent network.
5. Recommendations:
5.1. DO NOT attempt contact with «Cardamom»—let the situation stabilize naturally.
5.2. Explore the possibility of recruiting A. Musavi:
Leverage: organization of a murder.
Motivation: protection from exposure.
Potential: access to security services, control over his wife.
5.3. Continue passive surveillance of «Pistachio.» It is noteworthy that she continues to work, unaware that her husband is the murderer of her friend and colleague.
6. Conclusion:
The case demonstrates how personal passions can destroy intelligence operations built over years. A. Musavi, without realizing it, has inflicted more damage on our network than the entire Iranian counterintelligence.
It is recommended to use this precedent in the preparation of future operations: to consider the «jealous husband» factor when working with with «family» sources.
Head of Operational Support Group
[Signature Redacted]
P.S. The psychological service notes a high probability of «Pistachio» developing a dissociative disorder due to accumulated stress. Monitoring is recommended.