SECURITYJul 29 · 11:46 UTCAL-MONITOR

Exclusive-US commander warns troops their videos help Iran, sources say

The top U.S. commander for the Middle East warned troops that cellphone videos shared online could help Iran target American bases. Sources indicate some deployed personnel might be ordered to surrender their phones, affecting communication with loved ones.

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