Iranian ‘Seeking Refuge in Afghanistan’ Parody Fuels Fake Accounts of Ali Khamenei and Abbas Araghchi

Iranian ‘Seeking Refuge in Afghanistan’ posts have sparked a wave of fake social media accounts impersonating leaders like Ali Khamenei and Abbas Araghchi online.

A surge of fake social media accounts has appeared using the names of senior Iranian officials, publishing satirical and politically mocking posts that quickly gain attention online.

Accounts created under names such as Ali Khamenei, Abbas Araghchi, Ali Larijani and slain commander Qasem Soleimani have attracted thousands of followers within hours of creation.