Iran Digital Recruitment – Virtually Islamic News

Tue 11 Dhul Qidah 1447AH 28-4-2026AD
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Iran, Iran internet, Radicalisation
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This surfaced this morning (no doubt it is being tracked, or has potential as a honeypot).

See Jason Farrell and Lynette Nusbacher’s discussion on Sky News:

Report on the use of group chat by Iranian networks …

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— Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 28 April 2026 at 15:48

Also see:

Iranian embassy calls on expats in UK to 'sacrifice' their lives 'for the homeland' in new campaign www.lbc.co.uk/article/iran…

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— Gary R. Bunt (@garyrbunt.bsky.social) 28 April 2026 at 09:53

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Tags: Iran Iran internet Radicalisation

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