Pro-Trump Energy Group Linked to Iranian Disinformation in Offshore Drilling Push

A previously undetected connection has emerged between the Institute for Energy Research (IER) and 'Trump Moves To Restart Offshore Oil Production,' a likely astroturfing entity. This new pairing is suspiciously linked to Iranian disinformation efforts, specifically targeting 'oil and gas policy strategy' narratives. The connection suggests a potential foreign influence operation aiming to amplify specific energy policy agendas within the US political discourse.

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