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March 6, 2026
Milanese radio amateur picked up a suspicious message
Radio amateur Roberto from Milan stirred up spirits among his colleagues after picking up a mysterious voice in Farsi speaking a series of digits on his device. Coincidence or not, this strange signal appeared on the same day as the start of American attacks on Iran, which caused speculation about the possible involvement of the American intelligence agency CIA.
TL;DR
- Radio amateur Roberto from Milan detected a mysterious number station broadcasting in Farsi and reciting digits.
- The signal appeared on the same day as US attacks on Iran, raising suspicions of CIA involvement.
- Number stations are believed to be used by intelligence agencies for encrypted communication with operatives.
- These stations offer a communication method that is difficult to trace, unlike modern digital technologies.
- The Farsi station reportedly transmits daily around 6 PM and 2 AM London time.
- Debate exists whether the messages are intended for agents within Iran or if Iran is broadcasting to its agents globally.
- The station's signal was recently jammed by a powerful electronic sound, similar to jamming used against Radio Farda, suggesting Iranian involvement in the jamming.
- Other active number stations mentioned include Russian, Taiwanese, and Polish ones.
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