The US Director of National Intelligence, Avril Haines, has issued a statement revealing that Iran is allegedly attempting to incite protests in the United States related to the conflict in Gaza. According to Haines, Iranian operatives are posing as activists online and providing financial support to protesters in an effort to amplify discord within the US.
Despite Iran's historical support for the Palestinian militant group Hamas, US officials believe that Iran is trying to avoid direct conflict with Israel while still seeking to extract costs from both the US and Israel. The ongoing conflict in Gaza has led to protests across the US, particularly on college campuses, where Americans have expressed concerns over civilian casualties caused by Israel's actions against Hamas.
