The activities of Iran to influence the presidential elections in the United States have increased.
A senior U.S. intelligence official says that Iran has increased its efforts to influence American voters ahead of the U.S. presidential and congressional elections.
According to this American official, the Islamic Republic of Iran has become more active in this period compared to previous periods. This official, whose name was not mentioned by Reuters, also considered Russia to be the most active foreign adversary of the United States, trying to influence the U.S. presidential elections on November 5th, while China is more focused on influencing other elections. On Friday, September 16th, this American official said in a briefing with reporters that U.S. intelligence agencies are increasing confidential warnings to individuals targeted by foreign influence operations. Previously, in late April, Avril Haines, the Director of National Intelligence of the United States, announced in a Senate meeting that Russia, China, and Iran are trying to influence the U.S. presidential elections in November 2024.