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Former Mossad Official Questions Iran as Ron Arad's Destination
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Former Mossad official Rami Igra stated that Israel lost track of missing airman Ron Arad on May 4, 1988, and that the long-held belief he was taken to Iran was likely incorrect. Igra cited a lack of evidence and Iran's denials, suggesting that if Arad had been in Iranian hands, a deal would have been possible. Recent searches in Lebanon in March 2026 yielded no results, leaving Arad's fate a 40-year mystery despite Israel's extensive efforts.
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- Former Mossad official Rami Igra believes Israel lost track of Ron Arad on May 4, 1988.
- Igra doubts the long-held assessment that Arad was taken to Iran, citing lack of evidence.
- Israel denies involvement in the 2006 abduction of former Iranian deputy defense minister Ali Reza Asgari.
- Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah provided DNA samples to prove ignorance of Arad's fate.
- Recent searches in Lebanon in March 2026 for Arad's remains were unsuccessful.
- Ron Arad has been missing since his plane went down over Lebanon in October 1986.
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