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Iran Exploits US Troops' Social Media for Targeting in Middle East
Iran is reportedly using social media footage to identify and target US troops and assets in the Middle East. This exploitation has led the US military to consider implementing measures such as seizing cellphones from personnel.
29 Jul, 13:44 — 29 Jul, 20:27
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Fox NewsMixed12d ago
Iran mines US troops' social media as military considers seizing cellphones
Adm. Brad Cooper warned that photos and videos posted online give Iran near-real-time battle-damage assessments that could cost American lives.
Read full article →jerusalem-postMostly Factual13d ago
Iran using social media footage to target US troops, assets in Middle East
"Detailed public disclosures can become an immediate green light for Iranian forces to launch a secondary, much more devastating wave of attacks," said Admiral Brad Cooper.
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First report: jerusalem-post · 29 Jul, 13:44|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h
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