X (formerly Twitter) has blocked the Persian and Arabic accounts of Iran's state-aligned Tasnim news agency, according to reports. The move follows the earlier suspension of the agency's main account earlier today after it posted a video inciting violence against Melania Trump. Tasnim is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
X (formerly Twitter) has expanded its crackdown on Iran's state-aligned Tasnim news agency, blocking the agency's Persian and Arabic language accounts hours after suspending its main account. The initial suspension was reported at 11:38 Jerusalem time on Thursday, following Tasnim's publication of a video inciting violence against Melania Trump, the wife of President Donald Trump. The video reportedly asked 'Where to kill Melania?' The additional block of the Persian and Arabic accounts signals a broader enforcement action by the platform against the IRGC-affiliated outlet.
As The Zioneer reported earlier today, Tasnim's main account was first suspended after the incitement video was posted. The story evolved rapidly: initial reports described the block as a response to propaganda violations, while later versions of the bulletin noted that X labeled the outlet as 'propaganda and fake news.' The agency's affiliation with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was highlighted throughout. The expansion to Persian and Arabic accounts, now confirmed, indicates that X is moving to restrict the agency's multilingual presence on the platform.
Tasnim is a cornerstone of Iran's state-aligned media apparatus, widely recognized as a mouthpiece for the IRGC. As The Zioneer has reported in its background coverage, the agency regularly disseminates the IRGC's strategic narrative, including military announcements, psychological warfare, and diplomatic ultimatums. The block comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with the IRGC having recently raised its alert level to the highest state and threatened 'unprecedented' retaliation against any US attack.
It remains unclear whether X will take further action against other Tasnim accounts or language versions, or if the platform will permanently suspend the agency's presence. The incitement video itself has not been independently verified by The Zioneer, and the full scope of X's enforcement criteria has not been disclosed.
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