What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?
Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.
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"We continue with strikes into Iran from seabed to space and cyber-space."
— Brad Cooper , Executive
"The war was enabled by months, in some cases years, of planning that went into preparing the so-called target set for strikes."
— Dan Caine , Executive
"Members of the Iranian military can't talk or communicate, let alone mount a coordinated and sustained offensive."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
"The lights of Caracas were largely turned off due to a certain expertise that we have."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
US Central Command chief.
Dan Caine is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Nicolas Maduro is the President of Venezuela.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
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Militaries are often cagey about their cyber activities. But the US has hinted at the role it has played.
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