Inside Iran's online propaganda war
An online propaganda war is currently being fought between the United States and Iran, with reports suggesting that Iran is gaining the upper hand. A study found a significant increase in engagement with Iranian accounts on social media, highlighting the effectiveness of their content. The use of AI-generated videos and relatable themes appears to resonate with audiences, particularly in the U.S.
- ▪Iran's online propaganda efforts have seen a thirtyfold increase in views and likes on social media since the war began.
- ▪The Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan's response to a Trump post garnered over 24 million views, showcasing the reach of their messaging.
- ▪Content creators are utilizing AI tools to produce engaging propaganda, making it more accessible and shareable.
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Sunday Morning How Iran could be outmaneuvering the U.S. in the online propaganda world .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-sunday-morning.jpg'); } May 24, 2026 / 12:17 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google As the war with Iran approaches the three-month mark, another battle is raging far from the front lines. An online propaganda war is currently being waged between the United States and Iran, and global reaction suggests the Iranians are beating the Americans at their own game. Political satire and propaganda have been used as a weapon of war for decades. In 1940, the German army was invading and seizing one European country after another.
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