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https://www.wired.me/story/a-mysterious-numbers-station-is-broadcasting-through-the-iran-war
A Mysterious Farsi Numbers Station Is Broadcasting Through the Iran War | WIRED Middle East
Mar 23, 2026 - First heard as US strikes on Iran began, the shortwave broadcast has since been traced to a US military base in Germany – but its purpose and its operator...
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https://www.wired.me/story/the-gulfs-remittance-infrastructure-is-passing-the-war-test
The Gulf’s Remittance Infrastructure Faces Risks, But Remains Intact During War | WIRED Middle East
Mar 26, 2026 - Despite missile strikes, infrastructure outages and economic strain, the Gulf’s remittance system is still functioning. But its resilience depends on layers of...
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https://www.wired.me/story/the-us-is-combat-testing-new-missiles-and-one-way-drones-in-the-iran-war
The US Is Combat-Testing New Missiles and One-Way Drones in the Iran War | WIRED Middle East
Mar 5, 2026 - From a Shahed-like drone to the new PrSM missile, the war with Iran is becoming a real-world testing ground for US weapons.
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https://www.wired.me/story/why-missile-alerts-and-war-updates-trigger-doomscrolling
Why Missile Alerts and War Updates Trigger Doomscrolling | WIRED Middle East
Mar 2, 2026 - War alerts, breaking updates and algorithmic feeds are combining to trap users in a loop of threat monitoring.
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https://www.wired.me/story/uae-cyberattacks-surge-to-530000-per-day-amid-iran-war
UAE Cyberattacks Surge to 530,000 Per Day Amid Iran War, Says Cybersecurity Head | WIRED Middle East
Mar 26, 2026 - As missiles cross borders, a parallel conflict is unfolding inside networks. The UAE is facing a surge in cyberattacks tied to geopolitical tensions, and...
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https://www.wired.me/story/us-iran-war-what-happens-when-a-nuclear-site-is-hit
US-Iran war: What Happens When a Nuclear Site Is Hit? | WIRED Middle East
Apr 2, 2026 - As strikes continue on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the real danger isn’t the explosion, but what happens if critical safety systems fail – and how that risk...
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https://www.wired.me/story/the-infrastructure-war-in-the-gulf
The Infrastructure War in the Gulf | WIRED Middle East
Apr 3, 2026 - Airstrikes are no longer just about bases and weapons. Across the Gulf, the war is hitting cloud networks, energy systems and water supplies, turning everyday...
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https://www.wired.me/story/why-war-makes-everyday-noises-harder-to-ignore
Why War Makes Everyday Noises Harder To Ignore | WIRED Middle East
Mar 11, 2026 - Scientists explain how prolonged stress rewires the brain’s threat-detection system—and why ordinary noise can suddenly feel alarming.
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https://www.wired.me/story/uae-cybercrime-laws-mean-that-a-screenshot-could-get-you-jailed
The War Didn’t Create UAE Cybercrime Laws. It Revealed Them | WIRED Middle East
Apr 28, 2026 - The recent conflict drew attention to arrests over online content, but the legal framework behind those cybercrimes have existed for years.
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