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Anti-Israel Messages Flood Social Media, Revealing Iran-Linked Influence Campaign
An Iran-linked influence campaign is pushing anti-Israel messaging disguised as US voices on social media, suggesting a significant portion of online backlash may be artificially generated.
A recent analysis of social media activity surrounding the opening days of Operation Epic Fury suggests that much of the online backlash and anti-Israel content may have been part of an Iran-linked influence campaign disguising its messages as coming from US voices. This campaign pushed anti-Israel messaging, fueling concerns about foreign interference in the US. The findings indicate a significant level of coordination between Iranian state actors and social media influencers to shape public opinion.
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