Report: US Used 'Ghost Marble' Tech and Pegasus Spyware in Iran Rescue
A British newspaper report details a complex US intelligence operation to rescue a missing Air Force colonel in Iran. The operation allegedly utilized two advanced technologies: 'Ghost Marble,' a top-secret quantum magnetometry sensor developed by Lockheed Martin capable of detecting heartbeats from 40 miles away, and Pegasus spyware, created by the Israeli NSO Group. According to the report, the CIA employed Pegasus to infiltrate the mobile phones of Iranian officials and Revolutionary Guard commanders. This infiltration facilitated a deception campaign that spread false information about the pilot's location, aiming to mislead Iranian forces and shift their focus away from the actual rescue site in the highlands. While the US intelligence community has remained silent on these specific revelations, former President Donald Trump reportedly affirmed the existence of such extraordinary equipment. The article highlights the intersection of cutting-edge surveillance technology and psychological warfare in modern military operations, noting that Pegasus has previously been blacklisted by the US government for misuse by foreign entities.
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Report: US Used 'Ghost Marble' Tech and Pegasus Spyware in Iran Rescue
A British newspaper report details a complex US intelligence operation to rescue a missing Air Force colonel in Iran. The operation allegedly utilized two advanced technologies: 'Ghost Marble,' a top-secret quantum magnetometry sensor developed by Lockheed Martin capable of detecting heartbeats from 40 miles away, and Pegasus spyware, created by the Israeli NSO Group. According to the report, the CIA employed Pegasus to infiltrate the mobile phones of Iranian officials and Revolutionary Guard commanders. This infiltration facilitated a deception campaign that spread false information about the pilot's location, aiming to mislead Iranian forces and shift their focus away from the actual rescue site in the highlands. While the US intelligence community has remained silent on these specific revelations, former President Donald Trump reportedly affirmed the existence of such extraordinary equipment. The article highlights the intersection of cutting-edge surveillance technology and psychological warfare in modern military operations, noting that Pegasus has previously been blacklisted by the US government for misuse by foreign entities.
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