Since the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran on Feb. 28, interference with location-based services has disrupted life across the Persian Gulf.
Electronic warfare in the Persian Gulf: How GPS interference is disrupting the Middle East
Since February 28, GPS jamming and spoofing attacks in the Persian Gulf have disrupted location-based services for critical infrastructure and civilian operations, affecting navigation systems reliant on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as GPS. The interference, attributed to state-sponsored actors, has caused widespread disruptions to shipping, aviation, and military operations across the region, with potential cascading effects on global supply chains.