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Deployment of New System Improves Access to Iranian Communications

SUMMARY

A new collection system deployed to Kuwait is capable of collection of Iranian satellite ground stations used by the Revolutionary Guard, when previously only one side of the traffic. This has resulted in valuable intelligence on Iran's activities in Iraq, including its influence on the Iraqi government.

DOCUMENT’S DATE

May 30, 2006

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

Aug 15, 2018

TAGS

Iran, Iraq