The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has launched a renewed social media campaign aimed at recruiting Iranian citizens, as former US President Donald Trump escalates rhetoric over possible military action.
The agency released online messages in Persian across multiple platforms, encouraging individuals with access to government, military, or strategic information to make contact through secure channels.
Online Recruitment Effort
The CIA said the campaign seeks to provide “safe and confidential” ways for potential sources to communicate. Officials believe social media platforms allow intelligence agencies to reach individuals more directly than traditional methods.
In recent years, the agency has expanded its digital outreach in countries considered strategic rivals of the United States.
Rising US–Iran Tensions
The recruitment push comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran. Trump recently warned that the United States could consider military options if Iran advances its regional activities or nuclear program.
Iranian officials have strongly rejected such threats and accused Washington of interference in internal affairs.
Intelligence Strategy Shift
Analysts say the campaign reflects a broader shift toward digital intelligence gathering. Instead of relying solely on in‑person recruitment, agencies now use online messaging to attract potential informants.
Security experts note that recruiting sources inside Iran has long been a priority for US intelligence agencies due to limited diplomatic engagement between the two countries.
Iranian Response
Iran has previously warned its citizens against cooperating with foreign intelligence agencies. Authorities often describe such efforts as hostile and illegal.
State media in Iran criticized the campaign and called it part of what it described as a broader pressure strategy.
Conclusion
The CIA’s new social media drive signals a more open and technology‑driven approach to intelligence recruitment. However, the move also risks further straining already tense relations between the United States and Iran.
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