New Persian Numbers Station Surfaces After U.S. Attacks Iran

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Jamet who shares this article from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty about a Persian-language numbers station that has recently appeared on shortwave:

https://www.rferl.org/a/mystery-numbers-station-persian-signal-iran-war/33700659.html

Long-time shortwave listeners know that numbers stations often seem to surface during periods of geopolitical tension. With the recent U.S. attack on Iran drawing global attention, it’s not surprising that this signal has also caught the eye of the press. Whether or not it’s connected to intelligence activity, it’s a reminder that shortwave radio still quietly plays a role in the background of world events.

6 thoughts on “New Persian Numbers Station Surfaces After U.S. Attacks Iran”

tsion March 13, 2026 at 9:30 am

yes heard the to on march 12 2026 at 10:00 pm the signal was fading and coming back so I only made out what sounded like zero on 7842 kHz

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Steven March 12, 2026 at 8:21 am

It would be helpful if the article listed the times and frequencies of the transmissions. Interesting, nonetheless.

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David March 13, 2026 at 4:02 am

7842 kHz, 7910 kHz USB at 0200 & 1800 UTC

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1. Steven March 13, 2026 at 5:16 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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  1. Dan Greenall March 13, 2026 at 6:26 am
    
    I heard them last night at 0230 UTC on 7842 kHz upper sideband USB using a Kiwi SDR in Israel
    
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    1. Steven March 13, 2026 at 9:45 am
      
      Thanks!