Israel Hacked Iran’s Traffic Cameras To Track Khamenei – Report

Israel allegedly infiltrated Iran’s traffic camera network for years to monitor movements of senior officials, including Ali Khamenei, ahead of his reported assassination, according to a report citing Israeli intelligence sources.

The Financial Times said nearly all traffic cameras in Tehran were compromised, with footage encrypted and transmitted to servers in Tel Aviv and southern Israel as part of a broader intelligence operation involving cyber intrusion and advanced data analytics.

The report claimed that surveillance of traffic cameras allowed Israeli analysts to track routines and movements of senior Iranian figures, building detailed profiles of security operations in key areas of Tehran.

Intelligence sources reportedly stated that the data provided insight into patterns of life around government facilities, helping operatives monitor activities of high-profile officials.

According to the publication, the operation involved multiple intelligence streams, including Israel’s cyber units and human assets, with data processed into operational briefs for strategic planning.

Algorithms were said to have been used to analyse security personnel movements, home locations, and operational routines.

On the day of the reported strike, mobile networks near government facilities were allegedly disrupted to limit communication within protection teams.

The intelligence effort was reportedly coordinated with agencies in United States in identifying the timing of a key meeting at Khamenei’s offices, which officials considered a strategic opportunity for action.

The broader operation followed months of geopolitical tensions and stalled nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran.

Iran has previously faced allegations of cyber intrusions on foreign surveillance systems, while Israel has also reported hacking attempts on its infrastructure.

Analysts say the development underscores the growing role of digital intelligence in modern conflicts and security operations. Israel has not officially confirmed the details of the reported hacking operation.