US military could soon be required to surrender cell phones, report says
- The top US commander for the Middle East has issued a stark warning to troops, cautioning that cellphone videos shared online are inadvertently assisting Iran in targeting American bases.
- This concern has led to discussions about potentially ordering some deployed personnel to surrender their mobile phones, sources told Reuters.
- Such a move to restrict mobile communications would significantly alter the landscape for thousands of US troops in the region, many of whom rely on their devices to stay in touch with family and reassure them of their safety.
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- The top US commander for the Middle East has issued a stark warning to troops, cautioning that cellphone videos shared online are inadvertently assisting Iran in targeting American bases.
- This concern has led to discussions about potentially ordering some deployed personnel to surrender their mobile phones, sources told Reuters.
- Such a move to restrict mobile communications would significantly alter the landscape for thousands of US troops in the region, many of whom rely on their devices to stay in touch with family and reassure them of their safety.
Sources: The Independent