Tehran's traffic cameras may have led to the deaths of Khamenei and other top officials, a report reveals.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Israel hacked Tehran's massive traffic camera network to track the bodyguards of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top Iranian officials, a report has revealed.

According to a report in the Times of Israel, the Iranian cameras are believed to be part of a government surveillance system designed to identify and track protesters and government opponents. However, Mossad managed to use them against the government.

Mossad hacked the cameras

Israel gained access to the cameras years ago and discovered that a particular camera was angled so that it revealed where members of Khamenei's security team parked their cars. Using the cameras, Israeli intelligence created files on the guards' addresses, work schedules, and who they were assigned to protect.

According to the report, Israel and the US also cut off cellular service on Tehran's Pasteur Street, where Khamenei was assassinated, so that those trying to reach the bodyguard and potentially warn him would receive busy signals.

AI and algorithms were also used

According to an official who spoke to the British newspaper, Israel used AI tools and algorithms to sift through data it was accumulating on Iran's leadership and their activities.

This allowed them to track Khamenei to the Saturday meeting where he was attacked. Mossad and the CIA were assured that senior officials were on their way to the meeting. According to sources, the CIA also had a human source who provided the necessary intelligence.

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