19 Websites Identified as Part of an Iranian Global Influence Operation

Sept. 12, 2024, 8:24 a.m.

Description

An investigation has uncovered a network of 19 websites created by Iran as part of a global influence operation. These sites, presenting themselves as independent sources of opinion and analysis, target audiences across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, the Caucasus, and South America. Two websites specifically target U.S. audiences with election-related content, one focusing on African Americans and another on U.S. veterans. The network shares pro-Iran content, criticizes Israel, the United States, and Saudi Arabia, while praising Iranian terrorist proxies. Technical indicators, including shared web hosting servers and common patterns in email addresses, link these sites together. The findings suggest a coordinated effort by Iran to shape global narratives and potentially influence elections.

Date

Published: Sept. 12, 2024, 8:19 a.m.

Created: Sept. 12, 2024, 8:19 a.m.

Modified: Sept. 12, 2024, 8:24 a.m.

Attack Patterns

T1606

T1585

T1589

T1586

T1588

T1587

T1583

T1592

Additional Informations

Media

Government

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Saudi Arabia

Israel

United States of America