"The Final Fix": NYT Reveals How CIA Tracked Khamenei for Months Before Lethal Joint Strike

The New York Times reported on Sunday, March 1, 2026, that the CIA successfully pinpointed the exact location of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei moments before the massive U.S.-Israeli assault. According to officials, the agency had been monitoring Khamenei’s movements and behavioral patterns for months. The breakthrough came when the CIA intercepted intelligence regarding a high-level meeting at a command complex in central Tehran early Saturday morning.

The U.S. and Israel reportedly "recalibrated" the entire timing of their military operation to capitalize on this real-time data. This coordination allowed for a "decisive and early victory," eliminating the top tier of Iranian leadership in a single blow. Sources described the intelligence shared with Israel as "hyper-accurate," a result of deep-cover operations and advanced surveillance established following the June 2025 conflict.