"Hello. The Central Intelligence Agency hears you and wants to help. Here are some tips on how to make a secure virtual call with us. The Farsi-language post racked up millions of views within just a few hours."
"Last year, CIA's Mandarin video campaign reached many Chinese citizens, and we know there are many more searching for a way to improve their lives and change their country for the better. The agency won't disclose details about the new tips or sources that resulted from earlier recruitment videos."
"The CIA's tips include using a virtual private network, or VPN, to circumvent internet restrictions and surveillance, and the use of a disposable device that can't easily be traced."
The CIA posted recruitment messages in Farsi on social media platforms including X, Instagram, and YouTube, offering instructions for Iranians to securely contact the agency. This recruitment effort occurred amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions, with the Trump administration assembling its largest military force in the Middle East in decades and threatening military action over Iran's nuclear program. The timing coincided with anti-government protests by Iranian students and ongoing nuclear negotiations. The CIA's multilingual recruitment campaign, which also includes videos in Korean, Russian, and Mandarin, has generated millions of views. Director John Ratcliffe indicated these campaigns are effective, citing the success of previous Mandarin recruitment videos in reaching Chinese citizens seeking change.
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