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Miles Archer

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Tue Mar 10, 2026, 08:49 AM Yesterday

Iranian state media and pro-Tehran propaganda networks basically saying "Trump's doing this because of Epstein." [View all]

Iranian state media and pro-Tehran propaganda networks have tapped into the conspiracy theory that President Donald Trump launched the joint military operation to distract from his presence in the Jeffrey Epstein files, and the content has linked both U.S. and Israeli leaders to the late sex offender to portray them as corrupt and depraved, reported the Washington Post.

"While such content often fails to gain much traction outside Iran, the message is spreading through generically named 'news' accounts that researchers say appear to be using the Epstein conspiracy theories to serve pro-Iran talking points to a global audience," the Post reported.

Nikita Bier, head of product for X, announced last week that users who post “AI-generated videos of an armed conflict” without disclosure would face 90-day suspensions from monetizing their content on the platform, with permanent bans looming over further violations. She said the company would work to flag that content as misleading or false.

“During times of war, it is critical that people have access to authentic information on the ground,” Bier said in an X post. “We will continue to refine our policies and product to ensure X can be trusted during these critical moments.”

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-epstein-2675981165/

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