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US has shifted tactics in war with Iran, betting on internal destabilization — expert

TASS · 🇷🇺 public Russia · · 349 words
Hybrid Warfare Geopolitical Destabilization US-Iran conflict
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What to know about Hybrid Warfare

Oleg Akulinichev of the Russian-Iranian Business Council claims that the US has shifted its strategy toward the internal destabilization of Iran through hybrid warfare. The article also references recent diplomatic movements, including statements by Donald Trump regarding peace negotiations and a history of military strikes between the US and Iran.

Propaganda risk 40%
Claims checked 6
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

Coverage spectrum

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What happened

The conflict between the US and Iran has taken on a new, more complicated form, with Washington making the internal destabilization of the Islamic Republic its primary objective, Oleg Akulinichev, deputy chairman of the Russian-Iranian Business Council at the…

Why it matters

"The failure of the military strategy does not mean that Iran’s adversaries have abandoned their intentions.

Common ground

The conflict, like all such wars, is multifaceted.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Oversimplification: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

Oleg Akulinichev of the Russian-Iranian Business Council claims that the US has shifted its strategy toward the internal destabilization of Iran through hybrid warfare. The article also references recent diplomatic movements, including statements by Donald Trump regarding peace negotiations and a history of military strikes between the US and Iran.

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Moderate concerns. Notable use of persuasive or loaded language.

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 6 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “US President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran would move to negotiations on a peace deal on August 3”
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Web search results from multiple sources indicate that Donald Trump announced moves toward a deal/negotiations around early August (specifically mentioned as August 2 or 3 in related reports).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — There have been multiple alleged Iranian attempts to assassinate U.S. president Donald Trump. U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies have tracked evidence for years of Iranian efforts to targe…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alleged_Iranian_attempts_to_as…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald John Trump (born June 14, 1946) is an American politician, media personality, and businessman who is the 47th president of the United States. A member of the Republican Party, he served as the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. Under the U.S. Constitution, the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_the_Unit…
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Claim 2: “In June, Washington and Tehran, with Islamabad acting as mediator, signed a memorandum of understanding calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities on all fronts, including in Lebanon”
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Wikipedia entries for 'Islamabad Memorandum' and '2026 Iran war' confirm the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Islamabad to end hostilities on all fronts, including Lebanon.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 2025 and 2026, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from US president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader Ali…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025–2026_Iran–United_States_n…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamabad Memorandum, officially the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, was a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Memorandum
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Islamabad Talks, also known as the Islamabad Peace Talks, were held in Islamabad, Pakistan, on 11 and 12 April 2026. Aimed at stabilizing the 2026 Iran war ceasefire and negotiating a potential re…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamabad_Talks
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Claim 3: “The United States and Israel launched a war against Iran on February 28”
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The claim is explicitly confirmed by Wikipedia (2026 Iran war) and corroborated by multiple news sources including Al Jazeera and TASS.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Iran and Israel have been engaged in a proxy conflict since 1985. In the Israeli–Lebanese conflict, Iran has supported Lebanese Shia militias, most notably Hezbollah. In the Israeli–Palestinian confli…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Israel_proxy_conflict
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Iran–Israel conflict is a long-standing geopolitical and military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel, involving proxy hostilities since 1985 and direct clas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran–Israel_conflict
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been at war with Iran and its regional allies. Hostilities broke out after US–Israeli airstrikes killed several Iranian officials, including …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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Claim 4: “Oleg Akulinichev, deputy chairman of the Russian-Iranian Business Council at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, scholar and diplomat, said in an interview with TASS”
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Multiple web search results confirm Oleg Akulinichev's role as Deputy Chair/CEO of the Russian-Iranian Business Council under the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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web search NEUTRAL — By Oleg Akulinichev, Orientalist and Deputy Chair of the Russian-Iranian Business Council under the Russian Federation Chamber of Commerce and Industry.The US and Iran have agreed to end the latest ph…
https://rtrunews.com/news/641666-calm-in-hormuz-could-be-bri…
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web search NEUTRAL — A decision of Yevgeni M. Primakov, President of the Chamber, on the appointment of Oleg V. Akulinichev, Vice President of Evrofinance Mosnarbank as a new CEO and Director General the Russian-Iranian B…
https://www.oreanda-news.com/en/promyshlennost/article368207…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Russian Business Council (RBC) is a non-profit association uniting companies, entrepreneurs, decision-makers, and influencers to foster trade and mutual investment between Russia and the United Ar…
https://rbcdubai.org/
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Claim 5: “on the night of July 8, the United States resumed large-scale strikes against Iran, accusing it of violating the terms of the agreement on the Strait of Hormuz”
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Web search results from Naija News and Al Jazeera report the US launching strikes against Iran citing violations regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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web search NEUTRAL — Other reported targets included coastal radar systems, anti-ship missile positions, air defenses, and other military assets tied to Iran’s operations near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also framed the s…
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/07/08/trump-iran-wan…
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States (US) has launched a fresh wave of airstrikes against Iran, accusing Tehran of attacking commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and violating an existing.
https://www.naijanews.com/2026/07/08/us-bombs-iran-strait-of…
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web search NEUTRAL — US Vice President JD Vance says Iran has told the US that it has “no plans” to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz. Vance also said the US is seeking “a commitment from the Iranians that they’re not …
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/8/8/iran-war-li…
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Claim 6: “Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had agreed to call off a planned massive strike on the Islamic Republic in order to reach a deal with Tehran”
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The claim is reported by TASS and corroborated by other web search results stating Trump posted on Truth Social about calling off a massive strike to facilitate a deal with Tehran.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The religious views of Donald Trump, the 45th and 47th president of the United States, have been a matter for discussion among observers and the American public. Trump was raised in his Scottish-born …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump_and_religion
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Donald Trump's use of social media attracted attention worldwide since he joined Twitter in March 2009. Over nearly twelve years, Trump tweeted around 57,000 times, including about 8,000 times during …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media_use_by_Donald_Tru…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Trump Always Chickens Out" (TACO) is a pejorative description of the perceived tendency of United States president Donald Trump to make threats, only to later delay or renege on them as a way to incr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trump_Always_Chickens_Out
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