It’s a new sort of warfare and it’s not taking place on the battlefield.

Backers of Iran are creating so-called ‘slopaganda’ using AI generated videos to mock the United States and President Donald Trump. 

But while Iranian diplomats are sharing the viral videos, are they actually changing anyone’s mind? 

Today, Brett Schafer from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue on how Iran is using meme warfare to soften the regime’s image. 

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Brett Schafer, senior director at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue

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Is Iran's 'slopaganda' changing anyone's mind?

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Is Iran's 'slopaganda' changing anyone's mind?

MAY 7, 202615 MIN

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<p>It’s a new sort of warfare and it’s not taking place on the battlefield.</p><p>Backers of Iran are creating so-called ‘slopaganda’ using AI generated videos to mock the United States and President Donald Trump. </p><p>But while Iranian diplomats are sharing the viral videos, are they actually changing anyone’s mind? </p><p>Today, Brett Schafer from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue on how Iran is using meme warfare to soften the regime’s image. </p><p>Featured: </p><p>Brett Schafer, senior director at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue</p>