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Iran’s South Africa Mission Trolls Trump Amid Hormuz Ceasefire
ByJohn Eligon April 10, 2026April 11, 2026

Official social media accounts for Iranian embassies have engaged in information warfare, but the ones in Africa appear to have taken the lead on the attacks.

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UAE and Qatar Arrest Hundreds Over Online Videos of Iranian Attacks
ByVivian Nereim March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks. Experts also see a fear of damage to the countries’ image as safe havens.

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How Social Media Is Changing the Narrative of the Israel-Gaza War
BySheera Frenkel and Steven Lee Myers October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

Nearly two years into the conflict, social media is increasingly capturing the day-to-day toll in Gaza, as U.S. public opinion on the war shifts.

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