Signal
Submitted
Oct 14, 2026, 22:45 UTC
X suspended 13,000+ accounts linked to foreign influence operations from Iran, Russia, and China targeting 2026 US midterms political discourse.
X platform (formerly Twitter) identified and suspended over 13,000 accounts involved in three suspected foreign influence operations linked to Iran, Russia, and China. These networks used inauthentic accounts to post and amplify content targeting US political conversations, candidates, and public figures across the political spectrum ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. The platform applies a Civic Integrity policy that addresses misleading content affecting election participation and uses Community Notes and moderation to uphold authenticity and safety.
Confidence: Medium
The suspension of over 13,000 inauthentic accounts linked to multiple foreign actors engaged in coordinated influence operations aligns clearly with hostile information warfare activities targeting a democratic process.
Source URL
https://x.com/GlobalAffairs/status/2110430142199644314
Source reliability
F
Info credibility
6
Event time
Oct 14, 2026, 17:58 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
United States of America
Primary actor
Iranian influence operation
Country
United States of America
Tags
foreign influence, disinformation, election interference, 2026 US midterms, offensive cyber operations, social media moderation
Signal
Submitted
Oct 14, 2026, 22:45 UTC
X suspended 13,000+ accounts linked to foreign influence operations from Iran, Russia, and China targeting 2026 US midterms political discourse.
X platform (formerly Twitter) identified and suspended over 13,000 accounts involved in three suspected foreign influence operations linked to Iran, Russia, and China. These networks used inauthentic accounts to post and amplify content targeting US political conversations, candidates, and public figures across the political spectrum ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. The platform applies a Civic Integrity policy that addresses misleading content affecting election participation and uses Community Notes and moderation to uphold authenticity and safety.
Confidence: Medium
The suspension of over 13,000 inauthentic accounts linked to multiple foreign actors engaged in coordinated influence operations aligns clearly with hostile information warfare activities targeting a democratic process.
Source URL
https://x.com/GlobalAffairs/status/2110430142199644314
Source reliability
F
Info credibility
6
Event time
Oct 14, 2026, 17:58 UTC
Event time confidence
unknown
Location
United States of America
Primary actor
Iranian influence operation
Country
United States of America
Tags
foreign influence, disinformation, election interference, 2026 US midterms, offensive cyber operations, social media moderation