Times Reports US Used 'Ghost Marble' Tech and Pegasus Spyware in Iran Rescue
The Times reports that the United States employed advanced, top-secret technology dubbed 'Ghost Marble' to locate a missing American Air Force colonel in Iran. Developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, this system utilizes quantum magnetometry to detect human heartbeats from over 40 miles away, filtering out ambient noise through artificial intelligence. The operation reportedly allowed rescue teams to pinpoint the pilot’s location in Iran's rugged highlands. Additionally, the article details a complex deception campaign where the CIA allegedly used Pegasus spyware, developed by Israel's NSO Group, to infiltrate the mobile devices of Iranian officials and Revolutionary Guard commanders. By spreading false information that the pilot had been found and was being transported via ground convoy, US forces aimed to mislead Iranian searches away from the actual hiding spot. This strategic diversion created an opportunity for special forces to extract the officer using AH-6 Little Bird helicopters. While the US intelligence community has not officially confirmed these specific technological details, former President Donald Trump acknowledged the significance of the undisclosed equipment. The report highlights the intersection of cutting-edge surveillance technology and cyber warfare in modern military rescue operations.
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Times Reports US Used 'Ghost Marble' Tech and Pegasus Spyware in Iran Rescue
The Times reports that the United States employed advanced, top-secret technology dubbed 'Ghost Marble' to locate a missing American Air Force colonel in Iran. Developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works, this system utilizes quantum magnetometry to detect human heartbeats from over 40 miles away, filtering out ambient noise through artificial intelligence. The operation reportedly allowed rescue teams to pinpoint the pilot’s location in Iran's rugged highlands. Additionally, the article details a complex deception campaign where the CIA allegedly used Pegasus spyware, developed by Israel's NSO Group, to infiltrate the mobile devices of Iranian officials and Revolutionary Guard commanders. By spreading false information that the pilot had been found and was being transported via ground convoy, US forces aimed to mislead Iranian searches away from the actual hiding spot. This strategic diversion created an opportunity for special forces to extract the officer using AH-6 Little Bird helicopters. While the US intelligence community has not officially confirmed these specific technological details, former President Donald Trump acknowledged the significance of the undisclosed equipment. The report highlights the intersection of cutting-edge surveillance technology and cyber warfare in modern military rescue operations.
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