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In Iran war, internet trolling is now part of global diplomacy

WBUR

Published March 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM EDT

Iran has been sending not only missiles around the region but also trolling tweets and videos around the internet. It’s the latest in global diplomacy.

NPR’s Carrie Kahn reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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