CIA posts public Farsi guide to recruit Iranian informants on social media

The CIA published Farsi-language instructions on X, Instagram, and YouTube directing Iranians to contact the agency as potential informants, including step-by-step guidance on using Tor networks and VPNs to evade Iranian surveillance. The post asked potential sources to share their location, name, job title, and access to information. The recruitment drive racked up millions of views within 48 hours.