Operation Olympic Games

Operation Olympic Games was a covert cyber operation led by the United States, aimed at disrupting Iran's nuclear program. Initiated in the late 2000s, it involved the use of sophisticated malware, notably Stuxnet, to sabotage Iran's centrifuges used for uranium enrichment. The operation was a part of broader efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation without resorting to military intervention. By targeting specific industrial systems, it demonstrated how digital warfare could achieve strategic goals while minimizing direct conflict. This approach has raised discussions about the implications and ethics of cyber warfare in contemporary global relations.