U.S. Takes Down News Site Linked To Iran

The transcript discusses the seizure of 33 websites used by the Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union for spreading disinformation, as stated by the US Justice Department. This organization was previously accused by the US of attempting to influence the 2020 presidential election. Additionally, three other websites were operated by an Iraqi Shiite paramilitary group.

What was the reason given by the Justice Department for seizing 33 websites?

• They were hosting pirated content.

• They were promoting illegal trade.

• They were spreading disinformation.

• They were involved in financial fraud.

Which organization was accused by the US of spreading disinformation before the 2020 election?

• Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union

• Iraqi Shiite Paramilitary Group

• Chinese News Agency

• Russian State Media

In what year did the US accuse the Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union of disinformation activities?

• 2020

• 2019

• 2021

• 2018

How many additional websites were linked to the Iraqi Shiite paramilitary group?

• Four

• Five

• Three

• Two

Which group was operating three other websites according to the transcript?

• Iraqi Shiite Paramilitary Group

• Iranian Revolutionary Guard

• Lebanese Militia

• Syrian Government