Following the Iranian attacks, the US military is considering confiscating the phones of its soldiers in the Middle East.
Following the Iranian attacks, the US military is considering confiscating the phones of its soldiers in the Middle East.
7-29-2026
The US military is considering confiscating cell phones from some of its soldiers deployed in the Middle East, amid concerns that Iran could exploit videos and photos posted on social media to pinpoint the locations of military bases and assess the results of attacks.
US media quoted the commander of the US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, as warning troops that online content provides free intelligence that could help Iran carry out more precise attacks, calling for stricter operational security measures.
According to the report, some soldiers in Jordan were asked to hand over their phones in the coming days, following the circulation of a video documenting the moment when American soldiers took shelter during a missile attack targeting the “Muwaffaq Salti” base, amid fears of information being leaked that could be used in subsequent attacks.
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