Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has blocked the account of the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency, according to reports. The block follows the agency's publication of a video inciting the murder of Melania Trump, wife of US President Donald Trump.
X (formerly Twitter) has blocked the account of the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency, citing the agency's publication of a video inciting the murder of Melania Trump, according to reports. The block follows an earlier suspension of the same account on Twitter earlier today, as The Zioneer reported at 00:28 Jerusalem.
Over the past weeks, Iranian officials have escalated threats against US President Donald Trump. A senior IRGC official reportedly posted a threat to murder Trump on X on July 11, and Telegram blocked the IRGC's official spokesperson account on July 29. The incitement video targeting Melania Trump represents a further escalation in Iranian psychological operations.
Tasnim, a semi-official news agency closely tied to the IRGC, has been a primary channel for the regime's propaganda and psychological warfare. It has previously been used to release unverified claims of cyberattacks against Israeli companies and to announce military developments. The platform's action against the agency is part of a broader pattern of social media companies restricting IRGC-linked accounts, though the exact policies governing such blocks remain unclear.
The specific content of the video has not been independently verified. It is also unclear whether the block is permanent or temporary.
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