Mossad has spies planted in all Countries in middle east. Syrian vice president at one time was a mossad agent. If hafez assad was killed, mosad operative would control Syria. Eventually they manage to get ISIS to take over the assads. After 14 years of civil war started by Obama. Same with. Lebanon, and Iran, which has a sizable jewish population.
In iran, after assassination ayatollah, Israel was hoping their " Man" Would take over. But it failed. Twice. So whoever he is, he remains still therein top position waiting.