Tehran: Iran's strategic approach in asymmetrical warfare involves leveraging fake news as a potent weapon to challenge the superior military forces and technology of the United States and Israel. By engaging in information warfare, Iran seeks to undermine the legitimacy of US and Israeli actions through the dissemination of both true and false information, aiming to sway global perceptions in favor of its objectives.

According to Thai News Agency, research conducted by Clemson University in the United States revealed that within the first 24 hours following US and Israeli attacks on Iranian cities, at least 62 social media accounts linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) shared propaganda content with millions. Platforms such as X, Instagram, and Bluesky were utilized for this purpose.

It has been verified that these accounts are managed by human users rather than automated bots. English-speaking account operators are located in the United Kingdom, Scotland, and Ireland, while those using Spanish operate from Texas, California, Venezuela, and Chile.

Prominent figures like Jackson Hinkle and Mario Nowfal, known for their anti-American sentiments and substantial online followings, significantly contributed to the widespread sharing of these messages. Additionally, Joe Kent, a former head of the US counterterrorism unit, publicly criticized the US's military engagements. His interview with Tucker Carlson, a former Fox News anchor and critic of US war efforts, was broadcast by RT, a Russian television station, and subsequently gained extensive online traction.