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Mysterious Farsi Broadcast Sparks Speculation Amid Iran Conflict
3/10/2026
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Story summary
- A mysterious numbers station began broadcasting in Farsi on February 28 amid conflict in Iran.
- The broadcast resembles Cold War spycraft and raises questions about its purpose and origin.
- Some speculate Iran is communicating with agents abroad.
- Others suspect an adversary is reaching operatives inside Iran, given the internet blackout.
- Experts warn Iran may pursue asymmetric retaliation, including cyberattacks and proxy operations.
