According to a report by the Financial Times Israel reportedly hacked traffic cameras in Tehran as part of an intelligence operation aimed at targeting Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The report details Israel’s covert campaign and its extensive surveillance methods.
The operation allegedly involved secretly transmitting footage from Tehran’s traffic cameras to Tel Aviv enabling continuous monitoring of Khamenei’s movements, including his security personnel and drivers on Pasteur Street. Specific cameras reportedly tracked internal routines within the compound and identified parking points.
Financial Times stated that advanced algorithms were used to analyze the lifestyle patterns, residential addresses and daily routes of security staff. Both Israel and the CIA reportedly had prior information about Khamenei’s meetings and the attendees.
The report also claims that during the attack, some mobile towers were partially disabled, preventing the security team from receiving potential warnings in time. These measures allegedly facilitated the success of the operation by exploiting gaps in Khamenei’s protective network.
The revelations underscore the sophistication of modern intelligence operations and the technological measures employed to monitor high profile targets in hostile environments.
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