CIA Posts Farsi Recruitment Message as U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Intensify

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has released new Farsi-language instructions on social media, detailing how Iranians can securely contact the agency. The outreach effort comes at a sensitive moment, as tensions rise ahead of renewed U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and amid a significant buildup of U.S. military forces in the Middle East.

The CIA shared the message across multiple platforms, including X, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and YouTube. In the post, the agency encouraged potential sources in Iran to take strict security precautions before initiating contact. Individuals were advised to avoid using work computers or personal mobile phones and instead use a new, disposable device if possible. The message also urged users to remain aware of their surroundings to prevent others from seeing their online activity.

To enhance digital security, the CIA recommended using a trusted Virtual Private Network (VPN) not headquartered in Russia, Iran, or China, or accessing the Tor Network, which encrypts data and masks IP addresses. The agency requested that those reaching out provide details such as their location, name, job title, and any access to information or specialized skills that could be of interest.

This recruitment initiative is part of a broader intelligence strategy targeting countries including Iran, China, North Korea, and Russia. The timing coincides with high-stakes negotiations scheduled in Geneva, where U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to meet Iranian officials led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program.

President Donald Trump has warned that failure to reach a deal could result in military action. He has also condemned Iran as a major sponsor of terrorism and vowed to prevent the country from obtaining a nuclear weapon, a claim Tehran continues to deny. Rights groups have also raised concerns about Iran’s crackdown on recent anti-government protests, which reportedly resulted in thousands of deaths.

The CIA declined to comment further, and Iran’s U.N. delegation has yet to respond.