US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters
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US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian groups over disinformation targeting American voters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States has imposed sanctions on two groups linked to Iranian and Russian efforts to target American voters with disinformation ahead of this year’s election. Authorities said the Russian group, the Moscow-based Center for Geopolitical Expertise, oversaw the creation, financing and dissemination of disinformation about American candidates, including deepfake videos created using artificial intelligence. Authorities say the center used AI to quickly manufacture fake videos about American candidates created scores of fake news websites designed to look legitimate and even paid U.S. web companies to create pro-Russian content. The Iranian group, the Cognitive Design Production Center, is a subsidiary of Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, U.S. officials said, which the United States has designated a foreign terrorist organization.

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US sanctions Russian and Iranian entities for 2024 election interference attempts
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5 days, 6 hours ago

US sanctions Russian and Iranian entities for 2024 election interference attempts

Raw Story  

Citing “deepfakes” and “targeted disinformation campaigns,” the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced on Tuesday sanctions against affiliates of Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, alleging they “aimed to stoke socio-political tensions and influence the U.S. electorate during the 2024 U.S. election.” Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Tim Walz may have …

US imposes sanctions on groups in Russia, Iran for election interference
5 days, 6 hours ago

US imposes sanctions on groups in Russia, Iran for election interference

India Today  

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the 2024 US election. The US Treasury Department said in a statement the entities - a subsidiary of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization affiliated with Russia's military intelligence agency - aimed to "stoke socio-political tensions and influence the …

US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over election interference
5 days, 13 hours ago

US imposes sanctions on entities in Iran, Russia over election interference

Live Mint  

Washington: The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the 2024 U.S. election. The U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement the entities - a subsidiary of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and an organization affiliated with Russia's military intelligence agency - aimed to "stoke socio-political tensions and influence …

US Election 2024: US federal agencies warn about Russian disinformation campaigns, Iran’s role in election interference
2 months ago

US Election 2024: US federal agencies warn about Russian disinformation campaigns, Iran’s role in election interference

Live Mint  

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued a joint statement on November 4 on the eve of elections, alerting the public to ongoing foreign influence operations, particularly by Russian actors, aimed at undermining confidence in the US electoral process. Since the agencies' last update on Friday, …

Foreign Actors Manufacturing Videos and Spreading Fake News to Undermine US Election Integrity
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2 months ago

Foreign Actors Manufacturing Videos and Spreading Fake News to Undermine US Election Integrity

India Today  

US agencies have debunked two new examples of Russian election disinformation in the lead-up to Election Day. The first article claimed that US officials across presidential swing states were orchestrating a plan to commit fraud, while the second video falsely depicted an interview with an individual claiming election fraud in Arizona. These efforts pose a significant threat to the legitimacy …

Foreign Influence Campaigns Targeting U.S. Voters: A Growing Threat
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2 months ago

Foreign Influence Campaigns Targeting U.S. Voters: A Growing Threat

The Hindu  

Federal agencies issue a joint statement highlighting Russian election disinformation campaigns targeting U.S. voters. The statement points to two recent examples of Russian election disinformation, including a video falsely depicting an interview with an individual claiming election fraud in Arizona and a false article falsely claiming that U.S. officials across presidential swing states were orchestrating a plan to commit fraud.

Foreign Influence Campaigns Targeting US Voters: Russia and Iran Ramp Up Efforts
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2 months ago

Foreign Influence Campaigns Targeting US Voters: Russia and Iran Ramp Up Efforts

Associated Press  

Federal agencies are issuing a joint statement to debunk two new examples of Russian election disinformation on the eve of Election Day. The statement points to a recent article posted by Russian actors falsely claiming that U.S. officials across presidential swing states were orchestrating a plan to commit fraud, and a video that falsely depicted an interview with an individual …

Foreign Hackers and Leaks: A Growing Threat to the US Election
2 months, 1 week ago

Foreign Hackers and Leaks: A Growing Threat to the US Election

Associated Press  

A series of recent developments indicate an increase in foreign interference in the US election. Russia, China, and Iran have stepped up their efforts to manipulate the election process, with Russia being the top threat. The Kremlin has been actively spreading disinformation and propaganda through various means, including fake videos and social media manipulation. Iran has also been involved in …

Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions
2 months, 1 week ago

Microsoft Warns Foreign Disinformation Is Hitting the US Election From All Directions

Wired  

As November 5 draws closer, the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center warned on Wednesday that malicious foreign influence operations launched by Russia, China, and Iran against the US presidential election are continuing to evolve and should not be ignored even though they have come to feel inevitable. “As MTAC observed during the 2020 presidential cycle, foreign adversaries will amplify claims of …

Foreign Adversaries Targeting Congressional Races with Disinformation in 2024 Election
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Foreign Adversaries Targeting Congressional Races with Disinformation in 2024 Election

Associated Press  

Foreign governments are targeting congressional races with disinformation in an effort to influence the outcome of the upcoming election. Russia and China have launched influence operations designed to help or hurt candidates in specific congressional races, while other smaller nations may also be trying their own influence operations. The threat of foreign adversaries using disinformation to influence the outcome of …

A look at the foreign influences trying to interfere with the U.S. election
3 months, 1 week ago

A look at the foreign influences trying to interfere with the U.S. election

NPR  

A look at the foreign influences trying to interfere with the U.S. election The U.S. government has disrupted Russian influence operations targeting U.S. voters. The U.S. government has disrupted Russian influence operations targeting U.S. voters, and it says Iran is behind attempts to hack the campaigns of both presidential candidates. We're joined now by NPR's Shannon Bond and Jenna McLaughlin …

The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It’s another sign of foreign meddling
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats. It’s another sign of foreign meddling

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — When the FBI said this week that Iran had tried to provide Democrats with material stolen from Donald Trump’s campaign, it was only the latest allegation of foreign interference with the U.S. election. The FBI said a few people connected to Biden’s reelection effort received unsolicited emails in late June and early July, before he dropped out of …

Russia says RT sanctions part of U.S. pre-election 'information campaign'
4 months ago

Russia says RT sanctions part of U.S. pre-election 'information campaign'

The Hindu  

Russia said on Thursday that new U.S. sanctions on its state-funded media RT were part of an "information campaign" ahead of November presidential elections, saying it was working on a response. The 10 individuals and two entities sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department included RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan and her deputy Elizaveta Brodskaia. that was long prepared and that is …

Russia warns response to US sanctions on RT will make ‘everyone shudder’
4 months ago

Russia warns response to US sanctions on RT will make ‘everyone shudder’

Al Jazeera  

Moscow claims new measures against the media network’s top editors are part of an ‘information campaign’ before US presidential vote. Russia has said it will take retaliatory measures after the United States announced sanctions against its state-funded media network RT, threatening they will make “everyone shudder”. Washington’s actions against state broadcaster RT’s editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan and her deputy Elizaveta Brodskaia …

Joe Biden to reveal Russia's 'sustained effort' of 2024 U.S. election interference: report
4 months ago

Joe Biden to reveal Russia's 'sustained effort' of 2024 U.S. election interference: report

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden is expected to warn Americans that Russia is conducting a "sustained effort" to undermine U.S. elections. CNN said the actions were Biden's "most significant public response yet to alleged Russian influence operations targeting American voters." Olivia Troye, a former national security adviser to Mike Pence, said that "Russia’s interference in our elections is an alarming threat to …

Iranian, Russian and Chinese hackers are targeting the upcoming US election at an ever increasing pace
4 months, 1 week ago

Iranian, Russian and Chinese hackers are targeting the upcoming US election at an ever increasing pace

ABC  

As the 2024 US presidential election creeps ever closer, hackers in Iran, Russia and China are stepping up their efforts to interfere in the outcome. 'The destabilisation of the United States' Iranian actors believe this year's election to be "particularly consequential" in terms of their potential impact, according to the intelligence community. Iranian activity has driven a recent uptick in …

Russian backs Trump and Iran supports Harris in efforts to influence the election, US intelligence says
5 months ago

Russian backs Trump and Iran supports Harris in efforts to influence the election, US intelligence says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In an alert sent out on Monday, the Office of the Director of National …

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
5 months, 1 week ago

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say

The Hindu  

The Kremlin is turning to unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential race, top intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest efforts by America's adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 election. “The American public should know that content that they read online — especially on social media — …

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say
5 months, 1 week ago

Russia is relying on unwitting Americans to spread election disinformation, US officials say

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Kremlin is turning to unwitting Americans and commercial public relations firms in Russia to spread disinformation about the U.S. presidential race, top intelligence officials said Monday, detailing the latest efforts by America’s adversaries to shape public opinion ahead of the 2024 election. What hasn’t changed, intelligence officials said, is the determination of these nations to seed the …

Iran encourages Gaza war protests in US to stoke outrage and distrust, intelligence chief says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Iran encourages Gaza war protests in US to stoke outrage and distrust, intelligence chief says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Iranian government is covertly encouraging American protests over Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza in a bid to stoke outrage ahead of the fall election, the nation’s top intelligence official said Tuesday. This effort noted by the top U.S. intelligence official is the latest evidence that America’s adversaries are harnessing the internet to warp domestic debates and …

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections
7 months, 3 weeks ago

FBI warns that foreign adversaries could use AI to spread disinformation about US elections

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The FBI is concerned that foreign adversaries could deploy artificial intelligence as a means to interfere in American elections and spread disinformation, a senior official said Thursday, describing the technology as an area “that’s probably going to see growth over the coming years.” The threat is more than theoretical given the prevalence of AI deepfakes and robocalls and …

The US is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns
10 months, 1 week ago

The US is bracing for complex, fast-moving threats to elections this year, FBI director warns

Associated Press  

McLEAN, VA. — The United States expects to face fast-moving threats to American elections this year as artificial intelligence and other technological advances have made interference and meddling easier than before, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. “But this election cycle, the U.S. will face more adversaries, moving at a faster pace, and enabled by new technology.” Wray singled out …

U.S. is bracing for complex, fast-moving foreign threats to elections, FBI director warns
10 months, 1 week ago

U.S. is bracing for complex, fast-moving foreign threats to elections, FBI director warns

LA Times  

The United States expects to face fast-moving threats to its elections this year as artificial intelligence and other technological advances have made interference and meddling easier than before, FBI Director Christopher A. Wray said Thursday. “But this election cycle, the U.S. will face more adversaries, moving at a faster pace, and enabled by new technology.” Wray singled out advances in …

Heightened Russia, China meddling in 2022 US midterm elections as compared to 2018, reveals declassified report
1 year ago

Heightened Russia, China meddling in 2022 US midterm elections as compared to 2018, reveals declassified report

Firstpost  

Although no evidence pointed to a directive from foreign leaders for a comprehensive influence campaign akin to Russia’s actions in 2016, the report highlights an increased level of foreign activity compared to 2018 A recently disclosed intelligence report has revealed heightened attempts by China, Russia, and Iran to interfere in the 2022 US midterm elections compared to their involvement in …

China, Russia, Iran and Cuba all tried meddling in 2022 US congressional elections, declassified dossiers show
1 year ago

China, Russia, Iran and Cuba all tried meddling in 2022 US congressional elections, declassified dossiers show

Daily Mail  

The assessment noted Russia pushed the message that 'Democrats were stealing the elections' in an effort to undermine the democratic process The intelligence community found strong evidence that China 'approved efforts to try to influence a handful of midterm races' A declassified intelligence report found foreign countries stepped up their efforts to interfere in the 2022 midterms compared to 2018 …

US sanctions Russian intelligence officers over elections interference
1 year, 6 months ago

US sanctions Russian intelligence officers over elections interference

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on two Russian intelligence officers who supervised two officers who were recently indicted by the Justice Department for their involvement in the Kremlin’s attempts to influence a local election in the United States. Sukhodolov also worked with Ionov to conduct foreign malign influence operations around the world, including in the U.S., Ukraine, …

US sanctions Russia, Iran entities for detaining Americans
1 year, 8 months ago

US sanctions Russia, Iran entities for detaining Americans

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday sanctioned Russia’s Federal Security Service and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence organization, accusing them of wrongfully detaining Americans. A U.S. Treasury news release stated that Iranian authorities frequently hold and interrogate detainees in Evin Prison in Tehran and have a “direct role in the repression of protests and arrest of dissidents, including …

US Targets Russian and Iranian Intelligence Groups with New Sanctions
1 year, 8 months ago

US Targets Russian and Iranian Intelligence Groups with New Sanctions

News 18  

The Biden administration on Thursday sanctioned Russia’s Federal Security Service and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intelligence organization for wrongfully detaining Americans. It’s the first rollout of new sanctions authorities established last year by President Joe Biden for use against those holding Americans unjustly captive. A U.S. Treasury news release stated that Iranian authorities frequently hold and interrogate detainees in …

US sanction officials plan missions to clamp down on Russia
1 year, 8 months ago

US sanction officials plan missions to clamp down on Russia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Top sanctions officials from the U.S. Treasury Department plan special international trips this month to pressure firms and countries still doing business with Russia to cut off financial ties because of the war on Ukraine. Treasury officials Liz Rosenberg and Brian Nelson — specialists in sanctions and terrorist financing — will travel to Europe this month to meet …

US warns about foreign efforts to sway American voters
2 years, 3 months ago

US warns about foreign efforts to sway American voters

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal officials are warning ahead of the November midterms that Russia is working to amplify doubts about the integrity of U.S. elections while China is interested in undermining American politicians it sees as threats to Beijing’s interests. An unclassified intelligence advisory, newly obtained by The Associated Press, says China is probably seeking to influence select races to “hinder …

US sanctions affiliates of Iran’s IRGC for ‘malicious’ cyber acts
2 years, 3 months ago

US sanctions affiliates of Iran’s IRGC for ‘malicious’ cyber acts

Al Jazeera  

Washington accuses individuals and firms of compromising networks based in the US and other nations since at least 2020. The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and two entities that it says are linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and are involved in “malicious” cyber actions, including ransomware activity. In a statement on Wednesday, the US Department …

US imposes new sanctions on Iran over Albanian cyberattack
2 years, 3 months ago

US imposes new sanctions on Iran over Albanian cyberattack

Al Jazeera  

US sanctions on Iran’s intelligence ministry come after Albania blamed Iran for the July incident, which Tehran has denied. Washington, DC – The Biden administration has imposed new sanctions on Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security over what it called “malign cyber activities” as the two countries struggle to find a way back into the 2015 nuclear deal. “Iran’s cyber …

US announces new sanctions targeting Russian global influence and election interference operations
2 years, 5 months ago

US announces new sanctions targeting Russian global influence and election interference operations

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Biden administration announced sanctions targeting Russia over its global “malign influence” and election interference operations on Friday. In a statement, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the new tranche of sanctions “is separate and distinct from the broad range of measures the United States and its allies and partners continue to impose on Russia’s economy and …

Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics
2 years, 8 months ago

Intel: Putin may cite Ukraine war to meddle in US politics

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Russian President Vladimir Putin may use the Biden administration’s support for Ukraine as a pretext to order a new campaign to interfere in American politics, U.S. intelligence officials have assessed. Top U.S. intelligence officials are still working on plans for a new center authorized by Congress focusing on foreign influence campaigns by Russia, China and other adversaries. “Our …

US sanctions Ukrainian officials accused of helping Russia
2 years, 11 months ago

US sanctions Ukrainian officials accused of helping Russia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department levied new sanctions Thursday against four Ukrainian officials, including two current members of parliament who administration officials say are part of a Russian influence effort to set the pretext for further invasion of Ukraine. Biden faced criticism from Republicans and Ukrainian officials that he invited a limited Russian invasion by suggesting in comments to …

2 Iranians charged with threatening US voters in 2020
3 years, 1 month ago

2 Iranians charged with threatening US voters in 2020

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Two suspected Iranian computer hackers have been charged in a broad campaign of election interference aimed at intimidating American voters during last year’s presidential race and undermining confidence that the results of the contest could be trusted. The Iranian cyber campaign included bogus emails that targeted Democratic and Republican voters with different messages, the distribution of a fabricated …

US to create center targeting foreign election interference
3 years, 8 months ago

US to create center targeting foreign election interference

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration said Monday that it will establish a new center responding to what the U.S. intelligence community has assessed as attempts by Russia and other adversaries to interfere with American elections. The Foreign Malign Influence Center will be housed in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, which coordinates information sharing among U.S. spy agencies. …

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
3 years, 8 months ago

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. U.S. officials alleged in a declassified report last month that Russian President Vladimir Putin …

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
3 years, 8 months ago

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has announced the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against dozens of people and companies, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the hacking of federal agencies. “And it seems to me the Biden administration has done a pretty good job framing up the relationship in exactly …

US to expel 10 Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions following SolarWinds breach, election interference
3 years, 8 months ago

US to expel 10 Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions following SolarWinds breach, election interference

Firstpost  

The US also announced sanctions on 32 individuals and entities accused of attempting to influence the 2020 presidential election by spreading disinformation Washington: The Biden administration announced Thursday the US is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against several dozen people and companies, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the hacking of federal …

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking
3 years, 8 months ago

US expels Russian diplomats, imposes sanctions for hacking

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Thursday the U.S. is expelling 10 Russian diplomats and imposing sanctions against several dozen people and companies, holding the Kremlin accountable for interference in last year’s presidential election and the hacking of federal agencies. “And it seems to me the Biden administration has done a pretty good job framing up the relationship in exactly …

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia in response to election interference and cyber hacks
3 years, 8 months ago

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia in response to election interference and cyber hacks

CNN  

Washington CNN — The Biden administration targeted Russia with sweeping sanctions and diplomatic expulsions Thursday, punishing Moscow for its interference in the 2020 US election, its SolarWinds cyberattack and its ongoing occupation and “severe human rights abuses” in Crimea. Thursday’s sanctions come a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking for the US and its NATO allies, expressed deep …

Russian-backed ‘influence’ operations laundered anti-Biden narratives through Trump officials and US media, intel report says
3 years, 9 months ago

Russian-backed ‘influence’ operations laundered anti-Biden narratives through Trump officials and US media, intel report says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A network of online influence actors also sought to “affect US public perceptions of …

US intel: Russia attempted to influence 2020 election by ‘denigrating’ Biden and ‘supporting’ Trump
3 years, 9 months ago

US intel: Russia attempted to influence 2020 election by ‘denigrating’ Biden and ‘supporting’ Trump

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia sought to sway US voters towards Donald Trump and …

US report says Russia tried to influence 2020 election
3 years, 9 months ago

US report says Russia tried to influence 2020 election

Al Jazeera  

US intelligence agencies also found attempts by Iran, Venezuela and Hezbollah to meddle in the presidential election. Russia’s government tried to seed the 2020 US presidential campaign with “misleading or unsubstantiated allegations” against then-candidate Joe Biden through allies of former President Trump and his administration, US intelligence officials have said. US intelligence agencies found other attempts to sway voters, including …

US imposes new Ukraine sanctions over election interference
3 years, 11 months ago

US imposes new Ukraine sanctions over election interference

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday sanctioned more than a half-dozen associates of a Ukrainian lawmaker accused by U.S. officials of interfering in the 2020 presidential election by releasing edited audio recordings of President-elect Joe Biden. The Treasury Department already had imposed sanctions on Andrii Derkach, whom U.S. officials have characterized as an “active Russian agent.” They say he …

US sanctions Russia-linked disinformation network for involvement in attempts to influence US election
3 years, 11 months ago

US sanctions Russia-linked disinformation network for involvement in attempts to influence US election

CNN  

CNN — The US announced sanctions Monday against a group of Russian-linked Ukrainians, including two people who worked closely with Trump allies to discredit President-elect Joe Biden during the 2020 election campaign. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced sanctions against seven individuals and four entities “that are part of a Russia-linked foreign influence network associated with” accused Russian agent Andrii …

US sanctions Iranian groups for ‘attempted election interference’
4 years, 2 months ago

US sanctions Iranian groups for ‘attempted election interference’

Al Jazeera  

The US accuses Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, among other groups, of trying to interfere in upcoming election. In a statement on Thursday, the US Department of the Treasury said it designated Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the IRGC’s Quds Force, and the Bayan Rasaneh Gostar Institute “for having directly or indirectly engaged in, It also designated the Iranian …

Iran and Russia have attempted to influence the U.S. election, officials say
4 years, 2 months ago

Iran and Russia have attempted to influence the U.S. election, officials say

LA Times  

Iran and Russia have obtained voter registration information and are sending disinformation to Americans ahead of election day, the leaders of U.S. intelligence agencies including the FBI warned on Wednesday night. John Ratcliffe, the national intelligence director, said Iran and Russia want to “cause confusion, sow chaos and undermine your confidence in American democracy.” “These actions are desperate attempts by …

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