Concerns Over Breaches: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Inspects All Communication Devices
September 23, 2024, 12:26 pm

Concerns Over Breaches: Iranian Revolutionary Guard Inspects All Communication Devices

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Revolutionary Guard has instructed all its members to cease using any communication devices following last week's deadly attacks that involved detonating thousands of wireless devices used by its ally, Hezbollah, in Lebanon, according to two senior Iranian security officials speaking to Reuters. One of the security officials stated that the Iranian Revolutionary Guard is conducting a wide-scale inspection of all devices, not just communication
equipment. He noted that most of these devices are either locally made or imported from China and Russia.

The unnamed official expressed concern in Tehran regarding a potential Israeli breach that could also involve Iranian agents operating within the country on behalf of Israel. Consequently, a comprehensive investigation targeting mid-level and senior leadership within the Revolutionary Guard has already begun. This investigation will include scrutiny of their banking accounts in Iran and abroad, as well as their travel history and that of their families. On Tuesday, simultaneous explosions occurred involving “pager” communication devices used by Hezbollah

members. The following day, hundreds of “walkie-talkie” units utilized by members of the party also detonated. These attacks resulted in 39 fatalities and injured over 3,000 individuals. The security official declined to provide specific details about how the 190,000 personnel of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard communicate. “For now, we are using encrypted messaging systems,” he stated. According to the same official, there is significant concern within Iran's ruling establishment. Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials have been in contact with Hezbollah to conduct technical assessments, and several samples of the explosive devices have been sent to Tehran for examination by

Iranian experts. The precautionary measures following the “pager” explosions in Lebanon have not been limited to Iran; they have extended to Iraqi factions as well. A Lebanese newspaper revealed that various Iraqi political parties and factions have implemented safety measures following the explosion of the "pager" devices in Lebanon last week. The newspaper, which is affiliated with Hezbollah, cited unnamed Iraqi sources that indicated General Ismail Qaani, the commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, visited Iraq and held two days of meetings with "resistance leaders." Additionally, it reported that the "Islamic Resistance in Iraq" convened emergency meetings following the explosions in Lebanon to discuss their severity and implications, emphasizing the need to adhere to instructions designed to protect themselves from breaches.

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