Iran's Revolutionary Guards Ban Communication Devices Amid Israeli Infiltration Fears

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has ordered all members to stop using any type of communication devices after thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by its Hezbollah allies in Lebanon blew up in deadly attacks last week. In a coordinated attack, pager devices detonated across Hezbollah's strongholds, leading to fatalities and injuries. Security officials indicate this ban is part of a broader effort to combat infiltration by Israeli agents and protect strategic facilities.

According to unconfirmed reports, the IRGC, with 190,000 personnel, is currently utilizing end-to-end encryption messaging systems. Security measures around Iran's nuclear and missile facilities have significantly tightened in light of previous sabotage attempts attributed to Israel. The Iranian military has transitioned away from pagers over the past two decades, developing its own military-grade radio transmissions amid ongoing Western sanctions.

In an environment characterized by a shadow war between Israel and Iran, the current measures reflect a critical juncture in national security strategies. As the IRGC navigates these complexities, the implications for communication and intelligence remain significant.