The media reported on the CIA's surveillance of Khamenei for several months
The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been tracking the movements of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for several months. This was reported on March 1 by The New York Times, citing sources.
"The CIA has been monitoring Ayatollah Khamenei for several months, gaining increasing confidence in his whereabouts and actions. The agency then learned that the meeting of Iran's top officials would take place on Saturday morning, February 28, at the leadership's residence in central Tehran. Most importantly, the CIA has learned that the supreme leader will be in place," the article says.
The article notes that the United States and Israel decided to adjust the timing of the attack, partly to take advantage of new intelligence.
Israeli intelligence has determined that the meeting will bring together senior representatives of the Iranian army, including Mohammad Pakpour, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Aziz Nasirzadeh, Minister of Defense, Admiral Ali Shamkhani, head of the Military Council.
The death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei became known earlier in the day. Against this background, rallies began in the country. The Iraqi government has declared three days of mourning after Khamenei's death. Meanwhile, the Fars news agency reported that Iran attempted to attack the CIA headquarters in Dubai.
On February 28, the United States announced the start of a large-scale military operation with Israel against Iran. The Israeli and American military attacked the republic, including a school in the city of Minab. According to the latest data, 148 children died as a result of the attack.
In response, Tehran has fired missiles and drones at American military bases located in the Middle East. Explosions also occurred in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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