Iran preparing attacks on US soldiers via social media - assessment

Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, warned troops about the danger of posting photos and videos on social media, which Iran could use for intelligence. The document notes that data leaks could cost lives. The possibility of confiscating personal phones from soldiers in combat zones is being considered.

Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command in the Middle East, urged American troops to be cautious when posting photos and videos online, warning that such materials could lead to intelligence leaks. Cooper indicated that Iran could analyze photos and videos published on social media and in the media to assess the results of missile and drone attacks on American facilities. The document notes that images and videos taken by soldiers on mobile phones, as well as footage from strike sites, allow the enemy to obtain information about the consequences of attacks almost in real time. "Losses associated with such open-source intelligence could be measured in the lives of American soldiers and civilians in Gulf countries," the report says. In this regard, Admiral Cooper called for stricter compliance with operational security requirements. According to sources, in the near future, some American troops in combat zones may be required to surrender their personal mobile phones. Cooper cited an example where a video from Meta smart glasses was posted on Instagram, showing a soldier's route to a shelter during an Iranian attack.