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U.S. Seizes Iranian Websites Linked to Propaganda Operations

3/21/2026

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On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Justice Department seized four websites linked to Iran's Intelligence and Security Ministry for conducting psychological operations against journalists and dissidents.
Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that online propaganda can incite violence.
The seized domains included Justicehomeland.org and Handala-Hack.to, which shared sensitive information about Israeli officials and the Sanzer Chassidic community.
The FBI suspects the same group operated all four sites, utilizing malware named after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The operation also targeted hospitals and Iranian dissidents in the U.S.

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Story summary

On March 19, 2026, the U.S. Justice Department seized four websites linked to Iran's Intelligence and Security Ministry for conducting psychological operations against journalists and dissidents.
Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that online propaganda can incite violence.
The seized domains included Justicehomeland.org and Handala-Hack.to, which shared sensitive information about Israeli officials and the Sanzer Chassidic community.
The FBI suspects the same group operated all four sites, utilizing malware named after Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
The operation also targeted hospitals and Iranian dissidents in the U.S.