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Los Angeles — Federal counterterrorism agencies heightened alerts after detecting cryptic shortwave radio transmissions believed to originate from Iran, prompting concerns over potential attacks on American soil.
Mysterious Broadcasts Echo Cold War Espionage
Authorities intercepted unusual radio signals shortly after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026.[1][2]
The broadcasts opened with the Persian phrase “Tavajjoh! Tavajjoh!” meaning “attention,” followed by a monotone voice reciting strings of numbers. Experts likened these to Cold War-era number stations used by intelligence agencies for encrypted spy communications.[1]
A memo circulated to local police departments described the signals as likely Iranian in origin, possibly serving as activation codes for dormant operatives. Though no specific plots surfaced, the transmissions relayed through multiple countries raised immediate red flags.
Federal analysts viewed the messages as preliminary operational triggers, a rare throwback tactic in an era dominated by digital encryption.
Diverse Threats from Sleeper Agents to Cyber Onslaughts
Counterterrorism officials outlined several retaliation methods Iran might employ, including sleeper cells embedded in the U.S., proxies like Hezbollah, self-radicalized lone actors, and sophisticated cyberattacks.[1]
Sleeper cells represent…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-03-10 19:40:00
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