In today's digital age, disinformation has become a pervasive tool used by authoritarian regimes to manipulate public opinion and control the narrative.

Iran, with its state-controlled media and extensive propaganda machinery, is no exception.

However, there is a lesser-known tactic employed by such regimes that is equally insidious and effective: the manipulation of Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia that many consider a reliable source of information. Wikipedia, relying on a community of volunteers to edit and maintain its content, has become a prime target for spreading disinformation and state propaganda. While Wikipedia has guidelines in place to ensure neutrality and accuracy, these guidelines can be manipulated and abused by well-organized and well-financed groups that infiltrate the site.

When it comes to Iranian politics, several tactics are commonly employed to spread disinformation and censor critical information about the Islamic Republic.

After carefully reading an expert report that has conducted a comprehensive review of the edits made by users affiliated with the Iranian regime on Wikipedia over the past year, several conclusions can be drawn with ease.

Firstly, state propaganda from Iranian news articles is inserted into Wikipedia pages. These articles, serving as........

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