Why some US troops in Jordan could soon have their phones confiscated

3 min readNew DelhiJul 29, 2026 06:46 PM IST Since the conflict with Iran began on February 28, at least 18 US troops have been killed, and more than 600 have been wounded. (AI Generated Image) The US military is considering restricting mobile phone use among troops in Jordan over fears that Iran could exploit social media posts and cellphone footage to help target American bases, news agency Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources. Though any possible crackdown on mobile devices hasn’t been formally confirmed across the region, it could, however, add a new dimension to the hostilities for the thousands of US military personnel deployed in the Gulf, many of whom rely on mobile phones to communicate with their loved ones.CENTCOM warns social media posts could aid Iran US Central Command’s