Iran targets US public opinion with online information war

Iran is running a coordinated online influence campaign using artificial intelligence-generated images, videos, and memes designed to amplify anti-war sentiment in the United States and pressure the Trump administration to withdraw from Middle East conflicts. The disinformation effort targets American public opinion by deliberately spreading confusing or misleading content about regional military operations. U.S. intelligence and foreign policy experts view the campaign as part of Tehran's broader strategy to exploit domestic political divisions over military intervention. The tactic reflects a growing pattern of state-sponsored digital operations aimed at influencing American foreign policy decisions through social media and online platforms.