troops in the region, many of whom still rely on phones to periodically message loved ones and assure them they are well. He called on troops to "redouble our focus on operational security," without prescribing specific steps in the memo. Advertisement AdvertisementIn 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. Advertisement AdvertisementRules surrounding cell phone use for deployed troops ​can vary widely across the military, officials say.