Israel is reportedly using mobile phone tracking to find and kill important Iranian military and nuclear figures. A report from British newspaper The Telegraph claims Israeli intelligence agencies rely on phone signals to locate targets in Iran, even if phones are turned off. This advanced method helps them carry out secret operations without being detected.
One high-profile case was the killing of former Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in July 2024. He was in Tehran when targeted. Iranian media, including the military-linked Fars News Agency, reported that mobile phone tracking played a role. Iran widely blames Israel for this assassination, calling it a violation of its sovereignty.
Experts say even powered-off mobile phones can give away a person’s location. Due to this, Iranian authorities are urging political and military officials to avoid using phones, especially in sensitive areas. They also warned that foreign intelligence can easily exploit digital tools to monitor or harm Iranian leaders.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has taken this seriously. They’ve now increased security for top officials and started new protocols to prevent digital tracking. Analysts believe this shows how modern technology is changing how intelligence and assassinations are carried out.
Although Israel has not officially admitted using this technology, tensions between the two countries are rising again. With advanced spying tools now being used in deadly missions, both sides may face more dangerous confrontations in the near future.