From 'pattern of life' to precision strike: The hidden build-up by Israel and US to kill Khamenei

2026-03-03 - 14:03

In a dramatic operation, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in coordinated US-Israeli strikes. Years of meticulous surveillance, including hacked traffic cameras and disrupted phone networks, provided crucial intelligence. This enabled a precise strike during a rare meeting, marking a significant escalation driven by political decisions and advanced technological capabilities.