The Ghost in the Static: Mysterious Spy Signal "V32" Transmits Secret Persian Codes
Discovered on 7910 kHz, the V32 signal is broadcasting encrypted Persian messages from Europe. Is the CIA using low-tech radio to bypass Iran’s digital blackout?
Credible reports are spreading of a mysterious shortwave radio signal transmitting encrypted Persian messages.
The claim circulating in Hebrew-language media and online, describes a shortwave radio frequency discovered hours after the "Ramadan War" began on February 28, 2026,
The signal broadcast encrypted messages in Persian, with experts estimating a European origin aimed at communicating with agents in Iran.
While the exact sender and recipients remain unconfirmed (as is typical for such covert tools), the signal's existence, timing, and characteristics have been independently documented by amateur radio operators and analyzed by experts, echoing Cold War-era "numbers stations" used for one-way spy communications.
What We Know About the Signal
Discovery and Timing: The broadcast was first detected on February 28, roughly 12 hours after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran commenced, on the 7910 kHz frequency.
It airs twice daily (around 0200 and 1800 GMT), featuring a male voice repeating "Tavajjoh" (attention) followed by strings of Persian numbers, likely codes decryptable only with a one-time pad by intended recipients.
Origin and Purpose: Signal strength analysis by groups like Priyom.org and Enigma2000 points to a transmitter in Europe (possibly southern or central), not the Middle East.
Experts, including former CIA officials like John Sipher, suggest it's a Western intelligence operation (e.g., CIA or allies) sending instructions to assets inside Iran, such as activation codes, exfiltration orders, or emergency directives, amid disrupted digital channels due to the war.
This low-tech method avoids traceable internet or phone networks.
Historical Context: Dubbed "V32," it's the first new Persian numbers station in years (possibly 25), reviving a tactic used by agencies like the CIA and KGB during the Cold War.
No prior Iranian-operated numbers stations are known, supporting the theory of Western origin.
While most reports align with the claim (European source to agents in Iran), some speculate an Iranian origin for messaging sleeper cells abroad—e.g., to activate operatives or order evacuations.
However, signal analysis favors Europe, and the voice's cadence resembles non-Iranian utility broadcasts.
No official confirmation from governments exists, as these operations are inherently secretive.
Attempts to jam the signal (potentially by Iran) have been noted but unsuccessful.
This story has gained traction through radio hobbyist communities and media, with recordings available online (e.g., via RFE/RL or YouTube).
If new details emerge, they could clarify the directionality, but for now, the core claim holds up as a legitimate intelligence puzzle amid the conflict.