He called on troops to "redouble our focus on operational security," without prescribing specific steps in the memo. In Jordan, which has been a frequent target of Iranian strikes, some troops have been told their phones will be confiscated in the coming days, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. A third source said such a move was being considered in the region due to operational security concerns but did not ‌present the confiscation as a certainty. Asked for comment, U.S. Central Command spokesperson Captain Timothy Hawkins said: "The message is a general reminder ‌to our service members on the importance of maintaining operational security. Cooper said details on strikes can help Iran mount follow-up attacks.