Iran Pushes False COVID-19, Protest Info In Effort To Lift Sanctions

Iran Pushes False COVID-19, Protest Info In Effort To Lift Sanctions

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The video discusses how social media is used to spread narratives about the US's handling of COVID-19 and racial justice issues. It highlights Iran's use of these narratives to criticize US sanctions and appeal to European audiences. Iran also uses US domestic issues to portray the US as hypocritical. The video notes that Iran's messaging is less sophisticated than that of China or Russia, and sometimes aligns with Chinese narratives.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the key narratives pushed by Iranian officials regarding the US?

US sanctions have no impact on Iran's COVID-19 response.

US sanctions are the reason for Iran's COVID-19 struggles.

The US is leading the global fight against COVID-19.

Iran has the best COVID-19 response in the world.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Iran spreading narratives about US racial justice issues?

To promote racial harmony in the US.

To support US domestic policies.

To highlight US hypocrisy in criticizing other countries.

To encourage US sanctions on other countries.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a primary goal of Iran's social media activity in Europe?

To promote Iranian culture.

To increase tourism to Iran.

To gain support against US sanctions.

To sell Iranian products.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Iran's messaging compare to Chinese and Russian operations?

It is more sophisticated.

It is less sophisticated.

It is not compared to them.

It is equally sophisticated.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What narrative is Iran pushing regarding China's role in the COVID-19 pandemic?

China has no role in the pandemic.

China is worse than the US in handling COVID-19.

China is part of the solution to COVID-19.

China is responsible for the pandemic.