Iran's Guard Bans All Communications After Lebanon Explosions
Date: 2024-09-23 Author: Кирило Загоруйко Categories: WORLD
A large-scale operation to check the devices and more is currently underway.
As the publication's sources told us, the IRGC is conducting a large-scale operation to check all devices, not just communication devices. At the same time, most of the devices are homemade or were imported from China or the Russian Federation (RF).
It is noted that Iran is concerned about the risk of infiltration by Israeli agents, in connection with which it has also begun checking personnel, which is aimed at mid- and high-ranking members of the IRGC.
"This includes checking their bank accounts both in Iran and abroad, as well as their travel history and the travel history of their families," the source said.
Another unnamed Iranian official noted that Iran's main concern is the protection of the country's nuclear and missile facilities, especially those located underground. However, security measures at the facilities were already tightened last year, after Tehran accused Iran of trying to sabotage the missile program.
"Never, never have there been such tight security and emergency measures as now," the source added, suggesting that security was further tightened after the pager explosions in Lebanon.
It is also noted that the Iranian military uses a range of encrypted communications devices, including walkie-talkies, for secure communication. Many of the devices are developed domestically to avoid dependence on foreign imports.
"However, in the past, Iran has imported communications equipment from countries such as China, Russia and even Japan," Reuters adds.
Blasts of communications equipment in Lebanon
A series of explosions occurred in Lebanon on September 17, which were later linked to the detonation of pagers used by Hezbollah militants. The next day, walkie-talkies began to explode as well.
According to media reports, at least 37 people were killed and about 3,000 people were injured as a result of the explosions.
