Wednesday, January 01, 2025

US imposes sanctions on Russian and Iranian Groups over Disinformation Targeting American Voters

US Treasury: "The Governments of Iran and Russia have targeted our election processes and institutions and sought to divide the American people through targeted disinformation campaigns," said Acting Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Bradley T. Smith. "The United States will remain vigilant against adversaries who would undermine our democracy."

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The US imposed sanctions on entities in Iran and Russia, accusing them of attempting to interfere in the 2024 election. The US Treasury said they aimed to 'stoke socio-political tensions and influence the US electorate during the 2024 US election' reut.rs/3DEmQtF

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-- Reuters (@reuters.com) December 31, 2024 at 1:22 PM

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IOW, Instead of blaming other stupid Americans for their stupid decisions/choices, stupid Americans blame "the usual suspects"

#1 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2025-01-01 03:08 PM

The US and UK murdered the Yemen negotiators on the tarmac and then demand their "release".

Impressive disinformation.

#2 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2025-01-01 03:38 PM

Next, do it to FB/Twitter/Fox.

#3 | Posted by morris at 2025-01-02 01:43 PM

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