Cyber Warfare Takes Center Stage in US-Israel Operations Against Iran

Explore the hidden cyber warfare tactics of the US and Israel against Iran amidst conventional military strikes.

Mar 20, 2026

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While the US and Israel openly showcase their conventional military strikes against Iran, they're staying quiet about extensive cyber operations that may be equally important to their campaign.

US Central Command Admiral Brad Cooper hinted at cyber's role, mentioning strikes "from seabed to space and cyber-space." Intelligence sources suggest Israeli hackers infiltrated Iran's CCTV and traffic cameras to track Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's movements before recent strikes. US officials claim Iranian military communications have been severely disrupted.

Meanwhile, Iran has been surprisingly quiet in cyberspace, with only one major attack reported - Iranian hackers targeting US medical tech company Stryker with "wiper" malware that erased data. This silence is puzzling given Iran's reputation as a capable cyber power, raising questions about whether they've been incapacitated or overestimated.

Source: BBC

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