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Iran-Linked Accounts Create Fake Irish and Scottish Profiles to Influence Opinion

A recent study indicates that Iranian-affiliated social media accounts impersonated locals from Ireland and Scotland to sway public sentiment towards pro-Iranian narratives.

Editorial StaffJune 4, 20261 MIN READ

Researchers have uncovered that accounts linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps adopted the identities of Scottish and Irish nationals.

The objective of this manipulation appears to be the cultivation of a following, which was later leveraged to promote pro-Iranian discourse.

This tactic highlights ongoing concerns regarding the use of social media for disinformation and the potential impact on public opinion.