Meta Removes China, Iran Fake News Networks

Meta Platforms Inc. has dismantled three covert influence operations tied to China, Iran and Romania that were using fake accounts to manipulate political discourse across multiple regions, according to *The Record*. The campaigns operated on Meta-owned platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, and were designed to spread propaganda and shape public opinion through coordinated inauthentic behavior.

The company said the networks relied on deceptive tactics to amplify misleading narratives, with each operation targeting different geopolitical areas. While specific content and reach were not disclosed, Meta indicated that the campaigns involved sophisticated efforts to mask their origins and intentions.

The takedown is part of Meta’s ongoing efforts to safeguard its platforms against foreign interference and the misuse of social media for information warfare. The company did not specify the timeframe during which the networks were active but emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in countering such threats. Investigations into the networks are continuing.