Washington’s Deceptive Propaganda Unmasked: US Government Funds Fake News Sites Targeting Middle East
Tehran, Iran – In a shocking revelation that exposes the true nature of Western media policies, recent investigations have confirmed that seemingly independent news websites like “Al-Fassel” and “Pishtaz News” are, in fact, covert propaganda operations funded by the United States government. These deceptive outlets, masquerading as legitimate Middle Eastern news sources, serve as tools for Washington to advance its imperialist agenda and disseminate misinformation against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its allies.
With professional designs and active social media accounts, these websites cunningly attempt to mislead Arabic and Farsi-speaking audiences. However, closer scrutiny reveals that their content consistently echoes White House narratives, praising US policies and the Zionist regime, while launching biased and hostile attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
A Long History of Psychological Operations
This new exposé is a continuation of a long-standing pattern of psychological operations and information warfare waged by the United States. Reports indicate that Al-Fassel and Pishtaz News are part of a broader network of fabricated websites rooted in US military psychological operations campaigns against foreign internet users. These operations, initiated under names like the “Trans-Regional Web Initiative” (TRWI) by the US Special Operations Command, aimed to spread state propaganda under the guise of independent news.
It is particularly noteworthy that these websites have continued their activities even after initial exposure by researchers from Stanford University and Graphika in 2022. They have attempted to conceal their true nature by making minor changes to their funding disclosures – shifting from mentioning US Central Command (CENTCOM) to “publicly funded from the budget of the United States Government.” This deliberate obfuscation is a clear violation of social media platform policies, such as Instagram’s, which require labeling state-backed media outlets.
Fabrication and Distortion of Reality
The content published by these websites is replete with distortions, misinformation, and baseless attacks against Iran. From praising the Trump regime’s Gaza policy to publishing biased polls about Iranian leaders and promoting internal divisions, their primary goal is to undermine resistance and delegitimize the Islamic Republic. In some instances, artificial intelligence technology has even been used to generate news anchors, and quotes have been attributed to experts who were unaware of their presence on these platforms.
These outlets consistently attempt to weaken the “Axis of Resistance” and spread falsehoods about the military capabilities of Iran and its allies. While on-the-ground realities prove otherwise, these websites continue to disseminate Washington and Tel Aviv’s narratives, citing dubious and anonymous sources. The ultimate goal is to shape public opinion in favor of US and Zionist regime interests, even at the cost of completely distorting the truth.
A Deception Unveiled
These revelations once again demonstrate how imperialist powers utilize media tools to advance their sinister objectives. While the United States and its allies constantly accuse others of spreading “fake news,” they themselves are deeply involved in a vast network of state propaganda aimed at deceiving global public opinion. This bitter truth further highlights the necessity of vigilance and public awareness against the enemy’s soft war.
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the awakened nations of the region, aware of these conspiracies, will never succumb to the enemy’s psychological warfare and will continue on the path of resistance and truth-telling. These exposures only strengthen our resolve to confront lies and deception.
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