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Al-Alam

Aliases: 3 aliases
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alalam[.]com
Country Saudi Arabia
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The organisation operates under the aliases Al-Alam, Alalam News, and the social media handle @alalam_news. Its headquarters is located in Saudi Arabia. As indicated by the "News" in one of its aliases, the organisation functions as a news outlet. It provides news coverage to its audience, though specific topics or languages are not detailed in the source. The organisation maintains an online presence through its verified Twitter account @alalam_news. This digital channel is used to share updates and engage with readers.

On April 12, 2015, the organisation was linked to a cyber incident in which pro-Saudi hackers seized control of Iran's state television social media accounts. The attackers took over the television station's Twitter and YouTube platforms as part of the operation. Using these channels, they disseminated fabricated reports claiming the death of a Yemeni rebel leader. Simultaneously, they broadcast pro-Saudi propaganda that included praise for the Saudi monarchy. The victim of the breach, Iran's state television, attributed the attack to Saudi Arabia as retaliation for its critical reporting on the Saudi-led military campaign in Yemen. The incident was characterised by the victim as an act of psychological warfare intended to disrupt the station's operations and spread disinformation.

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