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Iran's Surveillance Vulnerabilities Exposed After Khamenei Assassination

3/23/2026

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The assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei highlighted vulnerabilities in Iran's surveillance systems.
Mahmoud Nabavian, an Iranian parliament official, said Israel has compromised many of Iran's street cameras.
These cameras, meant to monitor protests and enforce hijab laws, have become targets for hackers.
This development led Israeli officials to emphasize the role of hacked cameras in tracking movements of Iranian leaders, prompting heightened regional security.

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The assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei highlighted vulnerabilities in Iran's surveillance systems.
Mahmoud Nabavian, an Iranian parliament official, said Israel has compromised many of Iran's street cameras.
These cameras, meant to monitor protests and enforce hijab laws, have become targets for hackers.
This development led Israeli officials to emphasize the role of hacked cameras in tracking movements of Iranian leaders, prompting heightened regional security.