A recent report by the British newspaper Financial Times has revealed that Israel allegedly hacked Tehran’s traffic cameras as part of a covert operation targeting Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The investigation claims that the campaign involved years of surveillance, detailed tracking of security personnel, and coordination with the CIA to monitor movements and routines inside Khamenei’s compound, highlighting the sophisticated intelligence measures behind the plot.
The report details what it describes as an Israeli intelligence campaign focused on tracking Khamenei. Under the alleged plan, traffic cameras across Tehran were compromised, and their footage was secretly transmitted to Tel Aviv over several years.
It says that movement of guards and drivers on Pasteur Street was kept under constant surveillance. Specific cameras were reportedly used to identify internal routines within the compound, as well as parking locations.
According to the Financial Times, algorithms were deployed to analyze the lifestyles of security personnel, including their daily routines, parking spots, and commuting routes.
The report further claims that Israel and the CIA had prior knowledge of the timing of Khamenei’s meetings and the identities of participants.
It also alleges that mobile towers were partially disabled at the time of the attack, preventing security staff from receiving possible warnings.
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