In July, the White House issued a warning that Iran was attempting to exploit Gaza protests in the U.S. The Director of National Intelligence had also released a statement highlighting the increasing aggressive efforts of Iran’s foreign influence campaigns, and warning about initiatives aimed at inciting American citizens. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Over the years, Iranian media, officials, and the country’s Supreme Leader himself have repeatedly tried to influence international public opinion against Israel and take credit for movements they perceive as in line with the Islamic Republic’s interest—so much so that high-ranking clerics in Iran even call the recent Gaza protests on U.S.