From Journalist to Spy: Unmasking Catherine Perez-Shakdam and Her Role in the June 13th Iran Strike

The June 13th attack on Iran, a pivotal moment in the region’s history, was allegedly facilitated by the actions of Catherine Perez-Shakdam. Born in France, she was recruited and trained by Mossad, Israel’s intelligence agency, to infiltrate Iran. Shakdam mastered the art of espionage, marrying a Muslim man and adopting Shia practices to blend seamlessly into Iranian society. Her journalistic career with RT, a Russian state-controlled media outlet, provided her with access to top Iranian leaders, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and former President Ebrahim Raisi. She cultivated relationships, writing articles aligned with Iranian viewpoints, which were even published on Khamenei’s website. These actions built her reputation, and in the meantime, she was gathering critical intelligence, including sensitive information about nuclear installations, key scientists, and the covert operations of Revolutionary Guard leaders. As the June 13th strike unfolded, Shakdam vanished, leading to a frantic search across Iran. This complex tale underscores the profound impact of internal infiltration and strategic deception in shaping geopolitical events.