- Israeli intelligence reportedly hacked nearly every traffic camera in Tehran for years, enabling them to monitor the movements of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his security detail, with officials stating they knew Tehran as well as Jerusalem.
- Real-time data, including from cameras focused on Khamenei’s personal compound, was encrypted and transmitted to servers in Israel, providing crucial insights into the 'pattern of life' of senior Iranian officials.
- This extensive intelligence gathering was instrumental in planning the assassination of the Ayatollah, with hacked traffic cameras used on the day of the operation to confirm his attendance at an in-person meeting.
- The Israeli military conducted strikes during the day to achieve tactical surprise, while coordinated space and cyber operations disrupted Iranian communication and sensor networks, leaving the adversary without effective response capabilities.
- President Donald Trump confirmed the Iranian leader's elimination, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio later admitted the US launched 'pre-emptive' strikes after learning of Israel's plans, aiming to prevent anticipated attacks against American forces.
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