U.S. Central Command is considering confiscating cell phones from American troops deployed in the Middle East, according to a Reuters report. The CENTCOM commander warned that videos and photos posted by soldiers on social media help Iran assess the results of its strikes and target follow-up attacks.
According to a Reuters report, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is considering confiscating cell phones from American soldiers stationed in the Middle East. The move follows a warning from the CENTCOM commander that photos and videos posted by troops on social media provide Iran with real-time intelligence, allowing it to assess the effectiveness of its strikes and refine follow-up attacks. No timeline or details on the implementation of a potential confiscation policy have been reported. The report is based on unnamed military sources.
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