The Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps has taken strict measures following the recent deadly attacks in Lebanon. They have prohibited their members from using any electronic communication devices. This decision comes after pagers and walkie-talkies were used as explosives in the attacks.
According to a report from Reuters, the IRGC is currently conducting a large-scale operation to check all electronic devices. The concern is that Israeli agents and Iranian nationals may have infiltrated their ranks, posing as double agents targeting mid and high-ranking members of the IRGC. This has led to the inspection of bank accounts, travel history, and communication methods of their nearly 200,000 members.
To ensure secure communication, the IRGC is now using end-to-end encryption in messaging systems. However, Iran’s Foreign, Defense, and Interior Ministries have not yet responded to requests for comment on the situation.
The attacks in Lebanon involved the explosion of pagers and walkie-talkies, resulting in numerous casualties. The first attack killed 12 people and injured over 2,750, mostly Lebanese civilians. The following day, another 30 people were killed and 750 injured in a second wave of attacks.
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has accused Israel of orchestrating the attacks and has promised a strong response. Iranian officials, long-time supporters of Hezbollah, have also blamed Israel for the tragedies.
In response to the attacks, Israeli forces have carried out multiple airstrikes in Lebanon. The most recent attack targeted residential buildings in the southern part of the country, believed to house Hezbollah weaponry. This assault left 50 people dead and over 300 wounded.
The situation in the region remains tense, with both Iran and Israel engaged in a war of words and military actions. The ban on electronic communication devices by the IRGC highlights the seriousness of the threat posed by such attacks and the need for heightened security measures.