Iran Issues New Directive Amid Israel Tensions: Officials Ordered to Stop Using Public Communication Devices

Amid escalating tensions with Israel, Iranian authorities have issued strict new orders to government officials and their security teams, prohibiting the use of public communications and telecommunications devices. The directive was issued by Iran’s Sair Security Command, citing serious national security concerns.

The move follows intelligence assessments that such devices could be used by Israeli intelligence for surveillance or even targeted assassinations, a fear that has been growing in Tehran's political and military circles.

Fear of Israeli Espionage Behind the Decision

According to a report published by Fars News Agency, a media outlet affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the directive comes after Iranian cyber experts reviewed Israel’s track record of cyber warfare and targeted killings. Iranian officials believe that connected devices such as smartphones and pagers could be exploited by Israeli intelligence for tracking and attack operations.

Fars News pointed to incidents where Israel allegedly used such techniques, including pager-based attacks to target Hezbollah operatives and tracking technologies used in the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientists in recent years.

A Broader Security Overhaul in the Works?

This unprecedented move reflects Iran's growing concerns over Israeli cyber capabilities and the potential vulnerability of its internal communication networks. Experts suggest that Iran may soon implement broader counter-intelligence reforms, especially within high-level government and defense sectors.

No official comment has been made from Israeli authorities regarding the allegations.