Opinion
Fog of Truth: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of War and Propaganda
AI is reshaping war into an information battlefield where truth is blurred, weaponized, and lost

As tensions between Iran and Israel erupt into open conflict, the world is not only witnessing a military confrontation—but also a collision of narratives, weaponized through artificial intelligence. In this new era of warfare, truth has become one of the first casualties. AI-generated images, deepfake videos, and synthetic news are circulating at unprecedented speed, blurring the line between real and fake in ways that affect both local perceptions and international responses. Yet this phenomenon is not unique to the Middle East. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Chinese influence operations targeting Taiwan and Western elections, the Iran–Israel conflict is only the latest stage in a global trend: the strategic misuse of AI to control the information battlefield. This article explores how AI is reshaping war not just as a tool, but as a terrain—and what that means for truth, diplomacy, and global security.
When State and Non-State Actors Weaponize AI Images
This is no isolated phenomenon. Both Iranian and Israeli state media have circulated doctored visuals to influence domestic and international audiences—often presenting AI-manipulated scenes as undeniable evidence. Meanwhile, research indicates that Iran-backed campaigns on TikTok employ generative AI to frame narratives—heightening public confusion amid government-imposed internet blackouts. The result is a curated reality where government oversight and algorithmic amplification reinforce each other, further obfuscating objective truth.
The Strategic Consequences of AI-Augmented Misinformation
The rise of AI-augmented misinformation in the Iran–Israel conflict carries deep strategic implications. One of the most immediate effects is the erosion of public trust. When both governments and non-state actors flood the information ecosystem with conflicting AI-generated imagery and fabricated narratives, it becomes increasingly difficult for global audiences—and even the citizens of those nations—to determine what is real. This ambiguity weakens public pressure for accountability and de-escalation, as uncertainty replaces clarity.
Alongside this is the risk of policy paralysis. Misleading content that falsely attributes civilian casualties or military actions can distort international perception, influencing foreign policy decisions based on misinformation. Diplomatic channels become congested not only by strategic posturing, but by the fear that any intervention might be grounded in an inaccurate portrayal of events. The potential for miscalculation rises dramatically when real-time decision-making is contaminated by false data.
Compounding these effects is the growing overlap between information warfare and cyber operations. The digital theater is no longer just about perception—it has become a battleground in its own right. Both Iranian and Israeli cyber operations have intensified, with each side deploying bot networks, coordinated propaganda campaigns, and AI-generated content to shape domestic and international narratives. Iranian campaigns have focused on amplifying anti-Israel sentiment through manipulated media, while Israeli operations have reportedly included targeted influence efforts aimed at undermining Iranian public morale and promoting narratives of deterrence. These actions illustrate how AI-powered propaganda is not only a tool of psychological warfare, but also a means of destabilizing strategic equilibrium across borders.
Looking at the Bigger Picture: A Pattern of AI Abuses
These developments fit a troubling global pattern. In Gaza, Israel deployed AI for military targeting—using surveillance systems like “Gospel” and “Lavender”—sparking concerns about civilian harm and lack of accountability.
In the broader landscape of geopolitical information warfare, Western democracies have increasingly become targets of AI-enhanced disinformation campaigns orchestrated by state-linked actors in Russia, Iran, and China. These campaigns frequently deploy networks of bots and fake personas to spread manipulated content across platforms like Facebook, X, TikTok, and Telegram, especially during politically sensitive periods such as elections, protests, or international crises. In the United States, Russian bot farms linked to the Internet Research Agency exploited AI-generated memes and synthetic personas during the 2016 and 2020 elections, aiming to exacerbate racial and political divisions. Similarly, during the 2019–2021 protests in France, Iran-linked accounts circulated AI-modified videos that portrayed French police brutality in exaggerated or fabricated ways, seeking to delegitimize Western democratic norms. China’s “Spamouflage” network has also weaponized AI to flood social media with fake videos and articles intended to discredit Western criticism of Beijing’s actions in Xinjiang and Taiwan.
What makes these operations more potent today is not merely the volume of content, but its emotional precision and mimicry of real public discourse. AI enables rapid generation of text, images, and even video that appears convincingly human, making detection harder and amplification more viral. These techniques were deployed in coordinated campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic, where Iranian and Chinese sources promoted vaccine misinformation targeting Western governments, often by impersonating Western doctors or journalists. Similarly, around the time of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, fake videos purportedly showing Ukrainian soldiers committing war crimes circulated widely—some of them produced using deepfake tools and spread through bot accounts on Telegram and VKontakte. The cumulative effect of these campaigns is not only to mislead, but to exhaust public trust in the very idea of truth, creating what some analysts call a “perception battlefield” where reality becomes a matter of alignment, not fact.
This pattern of AI-powered disinformation across conflict zones and political systems suggests that the Iran–Israel case is part of a much larger transformation in the nature of war and propaganda. From Kyiv to California, Taipei to Tehran, the use of synthetic media and algorithmically driven influence campaigns has become a defining feature of 21st-century power projection. It is not simply a matter of propaganda volume—it is the strategic weaponization of believability, made scalable by AI.
Broader Implications and Policy Challenges
The misuse of AI-generated misinformation in the Iran–Israel conflict is not an isolated phenomenon—it reflects a broader and deepening crisis in the global information order. As computational propaganda becomes more sophisticated, regulators and digital platforms are under increasing pressure to adapt. Current content moderation systems are often reactive and ill-equipped to detect AI-generated forgeries in real time. To counteract this, both governments and technology companies must prioritize the development of advanced tools capable of flagging synthetic media and enforcing transparency around content origins.
Simultaneously, the infrastructure for verification must be urgently strengthened. Established fact-checking organizations such as Deutsche Welle and Agence France-Presse play a vital role, but their efforts must scale up dramatically. By integrating AI-assisted detection into journalistic workflows, these institutions can more quickly and effectively identify recycled, manipulated, or entirely fabricated content before it spreads unchecked across social platforms.
At the international level, the growing prevalence of AI-powered disinformation underscores the need for new legal and ethical frameworks. Much like arms control agreements in previous eras, global norms must now emerge to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in warfare and propaganda. These frameworks must establish accountability not only for the creation of false content but also for its strategic deployment—whether by state actors, proxy groups, or decentralized networks.
Final Thought
The Iran–Israel conflict illustrates how AI has transformed the fog of war into a “fog of truth.” In this era, images and narratives are not just collateral—they are active battlegrounds. Unless international alliances, tech platforms, and governments forge collaboration around verification, transparency, and accountability, AI’s power to manufacture reality will remain a strategic weapon—lethal to both civilians and democracy.
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From Barter to Bitcoin: The Journey and Future of Currency
Currency is trust, coordination, and stability; without it, society and global trade collapse rapidly

by: The Washington Eye
Currency is one of the most significant inventions in human history, yet many of us overlook its importance in our daily lives. At first glance, money seems simple—coins in your pocket, bills in your wallet, or digital numbers in a bank app. But beneath its surface lies a complex system of trust, governance, and economic coordination. Currency works because people believe it works. It is not just a tool for buying and selling; it is a shared agreement among individuals and institutions that a certain object—whether paper, metal, or digital code—holds value and can be exchanged for goods and services.
Before currency came into existence, human societies relied on the barter system. In barter, people exchanged goods and services directly. This method, while natural in small communities, had major limitations. It required a double coincidence of wants: both parties had to want what the other had. If you had wheat and wanted shoes, but the shoemaker didn’t want wheat, you couldn’t trade. Currency solved this problem by serving as a universally accepted medium of exchange. Early currencies included commodities like salt, cattle, or gold—items considered valuable and difficult to fake. Eventually, these evolved into coinage and paper money, often backed by physical commodities such as gold and silver. In modern times, we use fiat money, which has no intrinsic value but is declared legal tender by governments and accepted because people trust the system behind it.
Today, central banks and financial institutions manage currency through complex tools like interest rates, inflation targeting, and money supply regulation. When handled well, these tools can stabilize the economy, foster investment, and generate employment. But mismanagement—such as excessive money printing—can lead to disastrous consequences, including hyperinflation. Historical examples like Zimbabwe or Venezuela demonstrate how quickly a currency can become worthless when public trust is lost. Without faith in currency, prices skyrocket, savings vanish, and economies collapse.
Now imagine a world without currency. Would we return to barter? Perhaps, but that would bring back the same inefficiencies that currency was invented to solve. More likely, alternative systems would emerge. These could include commodity money like gold or oil, decentralized digital currencies such as Bitcoin, or even systems of social credit or labor exchange. Each of these, however, has its flaws. Cryptocurrency, for example, promises decentralization but remains volatile and vulnerable to speculation. Commodity money might favor nations rich in resources and deepen inequality. Social credit systems, while potentially fair, could also become tools of control and surveillance.
A world without currency would likely cause global trade to collapse. Currency provides a common unit of account that allows us to price goods, calculate profits, and manage contracts. Without it, international transactions would become chaotic. Supply chains would stall, and financial markets would lose their foundations. Moreover, debt and long-term contracts rely on stable money. Without currency, these agreements lose meaning. Lending would slow down, investments would halt, and the global economy would become stagnant.
Some idealists imagine a future where money is no longer needed—where technology, automation, and abundance make everything freely accessible. In such a society, resources could be distributed based on need rather than ability to pay. This vision, promoted by movements like The Venus Project, presents a post-currency economy guided by logic and sustainability. But achieving this would require more than technological advancement. It would demand a radical transformation in human behavior, moving from competition to cooperation, and from ownership to shared access. Such a shift, while theoretically possible, is not likely in the near future.
Ultimately, the question is not whether we can eliminate currency, but how we can use it more equitably. As the world becomes increasingly digital, currencies will continue to evolve—through blockchain, central bank digital currencies, and global financial reforms. But the fundamental role of currency as a tool for coordination and trust will remain. Rather than dreaming of a currency-free utopia, our focus should be on building systems that make currency work for everyone, not just the privileged few. Currency is not just about money; it is about meaning, fairness, and the structure of our economic lives. Without it, society as we know it would unravel.

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The Middle East Bermuda Triangle for Peace and Security
Middle East stability requires KSA-USA-Israel alliance, countering Iran and China, ensuring regional peace

The decades of wars and tensions in the Middle East have reached a point of no return and any ceasefire will not cut the deal for peace and stability in the region. Which is a requirement for the New Middle East and a New World Order by 2030. Therefore, the scenarios of the geopolitics of the region are no longer a classic one with Iran as the “Torch” holder of hegemon. The aging and decaying system of Iran exemplified by the so-called Ayatullah Khamenei the Supreme Leader, becomes irrelevant in a futuristic worldview.
A system based on false theology, or an apocalyptic mission, will only serve as the axis of evil. Such mission was rapidly spreading in the last few years by a movement called “Shiatization” of the world, which is basically a global movement aims to manipulate youth around the world to become paramilitary soldiers implementing a prophecy of the resurrection or “the reappearance” of the 12th Imam Mohammed Al Mahdi a descendent of the Prophet Mohammed according to the Shia sect of Islam. It is important to note that based on this myth; a false claim the Quran does support; the Shiatization movement has a significant role of destruction and in creation of a total dystopia as a pre-requisite condition for “the reappearance” to happen.
Therefore, the Middle East and particularly the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have stepped in as a prominent power in the region with a clear vision of 2030 for the Middle East. The KSA under the Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman (MBS) have taken bold steps to strengthen the relationship with the United States with President Trump in Office. The two leaders of a vastly different worlds and backgrounds, have significant and noticeable friendship as business men and Heads of States. The world witnessed the success of the Saudi-American Economic Forum in Riyad in May 2025, and massive investments for years to come. Granting the sanctions lift of Syria and allowing its new leadership to have a chance to stabilize Syria and save the lives of millions of the Syrian people, meant a lot for MBS and showed confidence in his regional leadership. Same goes with the other Gulf Countries during President Trump’s visit to the region to ensure that Arabs are solid allies to the United States of America. What is remarkable about Trump and MBS, is that both share the undeniable prospect of the Middle East once it has peace and stability in place. The 2030 vision of the Crown Prince MBS is that eliminating the Iranian/IRGC intrusive violent interference of the proxies in Iraq, Syria (under Assad), Lebanon with Hezbollah, Houthis in Yemen and Hamas in Gaza. Only then, the alliance of Arab nations could enter into real peace agreements with Israel.
Furthermore, the U.S.-Israel relationship will also need to step up given the decades of alliance and ironclad ties, Israel, cannot live in isolation from its regional neighbors. Thus, a Bermuda Triangle must be secured as KSA-USA-Israel. The US as the trusted ally to both countries, and Trump as a trustworthy leader to both MBS and Benjamin Netanyahu. Both who might seem rivalries, they are in fact have more in common including a core value of peace and security in the region. The tactics or approaches might differ significantly, but that can be addressed through soft-diplomacy the trademark of KSA, not the arm twisting, but rather building on common grounds. For instance, both leaders count on the peoples in the region, Arab Muslims, Kurds, Druz, Christians, Jews, Persians, Bloshs, Azaris, and many other ethnic and religious minority groups. Both leaders want to establish and secure economic prosperity and wealth of resources including sustainable energy resources and agriculture. Therefore, if President Trump could bring KSA and Israel to the negotiation table with realistic expectation rather than selling new maps, the future of the region would very well be worth every effort for peace.
Finally, how Middle East Bermuda Triangle effect the United States? i.e. what is the Return of Investment for the America First and Make America Great Again? The wealthy region will be entirely a strong ally to the US, not only economically, but also in every industry concerns the American superiority such as the energy, minerals, trades, water passages, and overall presence. The Middle East peace and security or as I call it the “Bermuda Triangle” will be a massive buffer zone against China which is creeping into Africa using Iran as its proxy which is actively spreading the Shiatization movement that entails more terrorists’ organizations like Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and the militias in Iraq. The alliance between Iran and Egypt and Algeria is not for bilateral diplomatic relations, but rather a destruction power to threaten Israel and to sabotage the West Sahara Desert Agreement with Morocco. China through Iran will increase their exploitation to African countries to ensure destabilization and attacks on U.S. interests in the continent. In addition, the China-Iran alliance have funded operations, based on open-source intelligence reports, to reach American soil by exploiting open border policy of the Biden Administration, and have established training and grooming camps in Cuba and Venezuela.
In conclusion, the Bermuda Triangle Peace and Security of the Middle East through the U.S., the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Israel is a necessity for world peace and security; by forcing the Islamic Republic of Iran to hand down its torch of hegemon by Peace through Strength Policy of the U.S. of the Trump Administration. The power of KSA and Israel together will hold the fragile region together and build it up from ruins. The KSA legitimately can unite the Arab countries for peace and stability without leaving Israel in isolation. While the U.S. will have a greater presence with solidified allies and partners to counter the greater global threat of China and its proxy of Iran.

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