Reports of possible GPS spoofing off coasts of Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia

Possible GNSS interference or GPS spoofing has been reported off the coasts of Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, according to an unverified report. The scope and source of the disruption are not yet clear.

A report Wednesday evening described possible GNSS interference or GPS spoofing off the coasts of Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The report is unverified, and no details on the nature or extent of the disruption have been provided. The Persian Gulf region has seen recurring GPS disruptions in recent weeks, as The Zioneer has previously reported, with similar incidents documented since early July. Such electronic warfare measures are often associated with military activity or heightened alert postures.

3 developments

1. 23 hours ago · 21:58 · 22 JulLatest

   Security analyst Chananel Aviv reports disruptions specifically in the Persian Gulf.

2. 20:45 · 22 Jul

   Reports indicate GPS disruptions are now widespread across the Middle East.

3. 19:40 · 22 Jul

   Reports of possible GPS spoofing off coasts of Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia

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