 As I noted in testimony to Congress in May, Iran is becoming increasingly aggressive in their foreign influence efforts, seeking to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions. In recent weeks, Iranian government actors have sought to opportunistically take advantage of ongoing protests regarding the war in Gaza. Using a playbook we've seen other actors use over the years, we have observed actors tied to Iran's government posing as activists online, seeking to encourage protests, even providing financial support to protesters.