An American security service accuses them of spreading false film clips, news, and social media posts before the November election. The intention was to sow discord, manipulate voters, and undermine trust in the electoral system, according to the USA.
Moscow-based Centre for Geopolitical Expertise, closely linked to Russian military intelligence, is pointed out as the spider in the web of Russian disinformation. Among other things, disinformation about American candidates was spread through deep-fake images created by AI, according to the authorities.
The Iranian actor who is being sanctioned is closely linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, according to the USA. The organization is accused of creating political tensions in the USA, including by calling for protests against Israel's war in Gaza.
