Israeli intelligence has been tracking high-ranking Iranian officials, specifically in Tehran, by hacking nearly all of the city's traffic cameras years ago. The hacked cameras transmitted encrypted images to servers located in Tel Aviv and southern Israel, allowing for extensive surveillance of key figures. A particularly useful camera angle allowed agents to gauge the parking habits of security personnel responsible for protecting these officials, indicating a sophisticated and strategic planning by Israeli operatives.

The operation underscores a significant escalation in intelligence tactics amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran, especially with the recent assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an airstrike. This surveillance effort has reportedly enabled Israel to compile detailed dossiers on the security details for these officials, including their personal movements and daily rituals as well as the routes they take to work. Such thorough surveillance illustrates not only the capabilities of Israeli intelligence but also highlights their commitment to