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Exclusive-US military may require some troops in Mideast to surrender cell phones, sources say
- U.S. Central Command warned that cellphone videos and posts — even footage from Meta smart glasses — are giving Iran near real-time clues about strike effectiveness and could put troops at risk.
- Some deployed personnel in the region (notably in Jordan) may soon have phones confiscated to curb sharing of sensitive location/details, worrying families who rely on messages.
- The conflict has already killed 18 U.S. troops and wounded 600+; the military is tightening operational security while facing pressure for transparency.
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