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"Despite the heightened tensions, a full-scale war [between the U.S. and Iran] remains unlikely in the immediate term."

"Trump has been clear in his desire to resolve the issue diplomatically and avoid war [with Iran] in the Middle East."

"Despite all the hysteria of war, I'm not really seeing that on the horizon."

"It is highly unlikely that Trump will bomb Iran, not least because he vowed on the presidential campaign trail not to drag the United States into a war."

"The potential of some kind of conflict with Iran escalating into a larger regional war is very real, possibly more real than ever."

"The United States now seems close to a direct conflict that Biden (and Iran) have worked hard to avoid."

"[A] full-scale war is hardly inevitable."

"If they [Iran] don't make a deal [with the US], there will be bombing."

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The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) published a message in Farsi on Tuesday, urging Iranians to contact the agency securely amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as well as renewed protests in the country against the government.

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) published a message in Farsi on Tuesday, urging Iranians to contact the agency securely amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Iran, as well as renewed protests in the country against the government.

In the post, the CIA advised potential informants to contact the agency via a proxy or Tor network to help avoid detection by Iranian intelligence services, and to use a disposable device rather than a personal phone or computer.

In the post, the CIA advised potential informants to contact the agency via a proxy or Tor network to help avoid detection by Iranian intelligence services, and to use a disposable device rather than a personal phone or computer.

When sending a message to the agency, the CIA asked Iranians to include their city and country of residence, their full name, occupation and job title, along with the level of access or skills they possess that might be of interest to the CIA.

When sending a message to the agency, the CIA asked Iranians to include their city and country of residence, their full name, occupation and job title, along with the level of access or skills they possess that might be of interest to the CIA.

The CIA warned, however, that security conditions may hinder the agency's ability to respond quickly to messages. To expedite the reply process, the CIA recommended that informants use a pseudonym for communicating with the intelligence service.

The CIA warned, however, that security conditions may hinder the agency's ability to respond quickly to messages. To expedite the reply process, the CIA recommended that informants use a pseudonym for communicating with the intelligence service.

The post comes as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/iranian-students-protest-as-universities-reopen">student protests have spread across Iran</a>, following the previous month's unrest that resulted in a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/iran-lists-protest-deaths-activists-say-double">violent government crackdown</a>, with demonstrators chanting slogans, including "death to the dictator" and "political prisoners must be freed."

The post comes as student protests have spread across Iran, following the previous month's unrest that resulted in a violent government crackdown, with demonstrators chanting slogans, including "death to the dictator" and "political prisoners must be freed."

In the Persian Gulf, meanwhile, the U.S. has overseen <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/us-military-prepares-for-potential-iran-strike-operations">a military build-up</a> while it holds talks with Iran over the latter's nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/us-military-ready-for-iran-strike-amid-stalled-talks">military consequences</a> if it fails to strike a deal, with a third round of nuclear talks brokered by Oman scheduled to take place in Geneva on Thursday.

In the Persian Gulf, meanwhile, the U.S. has overseen a military build-up while it holds talks with Iran over the latter's nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face military consequences if it fails to strike a deal, with a third round of nuclear talks brokered by Oman scheduled to take place in Geneva on Thursday.

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The Central Intelligence Agency published a message in Farsi on Tuesday urging Iranians to contact the agency securely. The post included a video with instructions on encrypted communication methods and was published on X, Instagram and YouTube.

The Central Intelligence Agency published a message in Farsi on Tuesday urging Iranians to contact the agency securely. The post included a video with instructions on encrypted communication methods and was published on X, Instagram and YouTube.

The CIA advised potential informants to use virtual private networks or Tor networks to circumvent internet restrictions and surveillance, and to use disposable devices that cannot be easily traced. The agency also recommended using private web browsers and deleting internet history.

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The CIA advised potential informants to use virtual private networks or Tor networks to circumvent internet restrictions and surveillance, and to use disposable devices that cannot be easily traced. The agency also recommended using private web browsers and deleting internet history.

The Farsi-language post accumulated millions of views within a few hours of being published. CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that previous recruitment posts have had an impact, with the Mandarin video campaign reaching many Chinese citizens.

The Farsi-language post accumulated millions of views within a few hours of being published. CIA Director John Ratcliffe stated that previous recruitment posts have had an impact, with the Mandarin video campaign reaching many Chinese citizens.

Students at Iran's University of Art held protests on Monday chanting slogans like "death to the dictator" and "political prisoners must be freed." The demonstrations followed unrest last month against the ailing economy during which authorities ordered a violent crackdown.

Students at Iran's University of Art held protests on Monday chanting slogans like "death to the dictator" and "political prisoners must be freed." The demonstrations followed unrest last month against the ailing economy during which authorities ordered a violent crackdown.

President Donald Trump has assembled a large military force in the Middle East and warned Iran it will face military consequences if it does not strike a nuclear agreement. A third round of indirect nuclear talks brokered by Oman is scheduled in Geneva on Thursday.

President Donald Trump has assembled a large military force in the Middle East and warned Iran it will face military consequences if it does not strike a nuclear agreement. A third round of indirect nuclear talks brokered by Oman is scheduled in Geneva on Thursday.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted that Tehran will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon but will never forgo its right to harness peaceful nuclear technology. Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of a decisive response if the U.S. launched military action.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi posted that Tehran will under no circumstances ever develop a nuclear weapon but will never forgo its right to harness peaceful nuclear technology. Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned of a decisive response if the U.S. launched military action.

The CIA's outreach in Farsi provides a vital lifeline for Iranians seeking to share critical intelligence securely. Detailed guidance on using Tor and encrypted channels ensures whistleblowers can safely contact the agency without risking surveillance by oppressive regimes. This transparent effort strengthens national security by gathering intelligence from those with access to information the U.S. needs.

The CIA's outreach in Farsi provides a vital lifeline for Iranians seeking to share critical intelligence securely. Detailed guidance on using Tor and encrypted channels ensures whistleblowers can safely contact the agency without risking surveillance by oppressive regimes. This transparent effort strengthens national security by gathering intelligence from those with access to information the U.S. needs.

Releasing Farsi instructions for contacting the CIA isn't diplomacy — it's blatant interference in another nation's affairs. If Iran published similar recruitment videos targeting Americans, the backlash would be immediate and fierce. The double standard is glaring and undermines any pretense of respecting sovereignty.

Releasing Farsi instructions for contacting the CIA isn't diplomacy — it's blatant interference in another nation's affairs. If Iran published similar recruitment videos targeting Americans, the backlash would be immediate and fierce. The double standard is glaring and undermines any pretense of respecting sovereignty.

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The CIA's outreach in Farsi offers a vital lifeline for those seeking to share critical intelligence securely. By providing these dissidents with detailed guidance on how to contact the agency, the CIA is helping the Iranian people strike a blow against the brutal regime oppressing them, while gathering intelligence and contacts that will further U.S. national security interests in the region.

The CIA's outreach in Farsi offers a vital lifeline for those seeking to share critical intelligence securely. By providing these dissidents with detailed guidance on how to contact the agency, the CIA is helping the Iranian people strike a blow against the brutal regime oppressing them, while gathering intelligence and contacts that will further U.S. national security interests in the region.

Releasing Farsi instructions for contacting the CIA is not diplomacy — it's blatant interference in another nation's affairs. If Iran published similar recruitment videos targeting Americans, the backlash would be undoubtedly immediate and fierce. America's double standard is not only glaring but also undermining any pretense of respecting national sovereignty.

Releasing Farsi instructions for contacting the CIA is not diplomacy — it's blatant interference in another nation's affairs. If Iran published similar recruitment videos targeting Americans, the backlash would be undoubtedly immediate and fierce. America's double standard is not only glaring but also undermining any pretense of respecting national sovereignty.

There is a 75% chance that the United States will attack Iran before April 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 75% chance that the United States will attack Iran before April 2026, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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