3 ms·

yeah, this headline doesn't pass the sniff test to me too: The traffic cameras can't tell you who is in the vehicle. Maybe they know which plate he typically r

by itake 7mo ago

yeah, this headline doesn't pass the sniff test to me too: The traffic cameras can't tell you who is in the vehicle. Maybe they know which plate he typically rides in? But the much simpler explanation is he had a leak.

hersko 7mo ago
1) It's possible there are traffic cameras covering wherever they get into the vehicle. 2) It can be used in conjunction with other assets watching who got in etc...
- DennisP 7mo ago
  It's also possible that they simply went ahead and hit the vehicle, knowing there was a good chance that their target would be inside. It's not like they've been all that picky about collateral damage.
  - itake 7mo ago
    Why risk starting a war and not be 100% confident where the leader is?
    - DennisP 7mo ago
      Most wars are started without targeting the leader at all.
    - srean 7mo ago
      Risk starting a war !! That was the whole freaking point. The attacking forces doesn't give a flying F about Iranians otherwise the sanctions would have been removed long ago on humanitarian reasons.
hermanzegerman 7mo ago
Are you sure? The Chinese traffic Surveillance cameras also photograph who is inside the Vehicles
- itake 7mo ago
  yes, the driver, but not the passengers. I doubt he drives his own car.
  - petre 7mo ago
    If the cameras can see the driver, they can also see the front passenger. And who gets in or out of the stopped car. Istael/US probably analyzed months of footage to establish patterns and uncover their habbits and schedule.
    - itake 7mo ago
      Most VIP situations, the VIP person sits in the back. Luxury car brands like bentley or limos are specifically designed for a comfortable back seat. The backseat typically has much darker windows
      - petre 7mo ago
        Yes but they also make a show when they get in or out of the vehicle. Several bodyguards flanking them, opening doors for them, the driver getting out of the vehicle, red carpets etc. Khamenei was also wearing distinctive clothing to make it even more obvious.
        itake 7mo ago
        neat, but most people have this show on private property and not on the street where the public cameras are pointing.

by itake 7mo ago

hersko 7mo ago

1) It's possible there are traffic cameras covering wherever they get into the vehicle. 2) It can be used in conjunction with other assets watching who got in etc...

DennisP 7mo ago
It's also possible that they simply went ahead and hit the vehicle, knowing there was a good chance that their target would be inside. It's not like they've been all that picky about collateral damage.
- itake 7mo ago
  Why risk starting a war and not be 100% confident where the leader is?
  - DennisP 7mo ago
    Most wars are started without targeting the leader at all.
  - srean 7mo ago
    Risk starting a war !! That was the whole freaking point. The attacking forces doesn't give a flying F about Iranians otherwise the sanctions would have been removed long ago on humanitarian reasons.

hermanzegerman 7mo ago

Are you sure? The Chinese traffic Surveillance cameras also photograph who is inside the Vehicles

itake 7mo ago
yes, the driver, but not the passengers. I doubt he drives his own car.
- petre 7mo ago
  If the cameras can see the driver, they can also see the front passenger. And who gets in or out of the stopped car. Istael/US probably analyzed months of footage to establish patterns and uncover their habbits and schedule.
  - itake 7mo ago
    Most VIP situations, the VIP person sits in the back. Luxury car brands like bentley or limos are specifically designed for a comfortable back seat. The backseat typically has much darker windows
    - petre 7mo ago
      Yes but they also make a show when they get in or out of the vehicle. Several bodyguards flanking them, opening doors for them, the driver getting out of the vehicle, red carpets etc. Khamenei was also wearing distinctive clothing to make it even more obvious.
      - itake 7mo ago
        neat, but most people have this show on private property and not on the street where the public cameras are pointing.