Iran Admits Exploring Agent Recruitment for Election Interference in Israel and US
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Senior Iranian officials admitted to The Telegraph that Tehran explored recruiting agents and establishing cyber groups to interfere in Israeli and US elections. The regime aims to create division in both countries, viewing political instability in Israel as beneficial for its own military rebuilding efforts. The admissions follow suspicions of foreign interference in Israel's recent elections.
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- Iran explored recruiting agents and establishing cyber groups to interfere in Israeli and US elections.
- Senior Iranian officials admitted these efforts in interviews with The Telegraph.
- The regime seeks to divide both America and Israel, according to officials.
- Iran views political deadlock in Israel as advantageous for its military recovery.
- The admissions follow suspicions of foreign interference in Israel's recent elections.
Senior Iranian regime officials have admitted in conversations with the British newspaper The Telegraph that Tehran has explored ways to recruit agents within the electoral systems of both Israel and the United States. These efforts were aimed at disrupting democratic processes in both countries.
According to the report, Iranian sources revealed that cyber groups were established with the intention of attacking election systems. One official stated, "We are looking to see America divided and Israel divided." Another Iranian source clarified that Tehran's struggle against Israel and the US is not confined to the battlefield, stating, "War is not just missiles and guns when we are under siege. We are ready to disrupt their elections, their banks, their transportation, and all their daily systems."
The sources emphasized that Iran does not support any specific candidate but seeks to foster division. They view political deadlock in Israel as a desirable outcome, as a government struggling to form a coalition or facing repeat elections might find it difficult to make significant security decisions. This, they hope, would allow the regime to focus on rebuilding its military capabilities, which have been impacted by Israeli and American strikes.
A senior Iranian official told The Telegraph that the identity of the election winner in Israel is not critically important, as "Whoever wins in Israel will still be the enemy." This revelation comes amid suspicions in Israel following recent elections, including allegations of fuel voucher distribution, financial transfers, and attempts to influence Arab society voters.
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