According to Iran International, Israel tracked Shadmani through a highly sophisticated operation. Mossad obtained a DNA sample via digital means and used artificial intelligence-based facial recognition and genetic profiling to identify him. Malware was reportedly implanted into Tehran’s city security cameras, which located Shadmani in the Zaferania neighborhood. On June 27, he was killed by a drone strike.
On Tuesday, Iran’s communications minister reported that the country experienced more than 20,000 cyberattacks during the war. “In many cases, we managed to counter the attacks,” he said. At the same time, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said that at least 1,062 people were killed during the fighting with Israel, including 102 women and 38 children.