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Israel Hacks Tehran Cameras to Monitor Khamenei's Movements

3/26/2026

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Israel hacked Tehran's street cameras to track Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Intelligence sources say the tactic has been used for years to monitor Iranian leaders.
The operation disrupted mobile phone towers to prevent alerts to Khamenei's security detail.
Following the assassination, Iran appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as head of the Supreme National Security Council.

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Israel hacked Tehran's street cameras to track Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Intelligence sources say the tactic has been used for years to monitor Iranian leaders.
The operation disrupted mobile phone towers to prevent alerts to Khamenei's security detail.
Following the assassination, Iran appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as head of the Supreme National Security Council.