Iran war: Why US military may ban cell phones for some troops in Middle East? Report says Tehran ‘benefiting’ from...
The U.S. military may soon ban cell phones for some troops in the Middle East due to concerns that Iran is exploiting open-source intelligence from social media. Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command, warned that real-time news reporting allows Iran to assess the effectiveness of its strikes, potentially endangering American service members. Troops in Jordan have reportedly been informed that their phones may be confiscated to enhance operational security, although this measure is not yet confirmed.