What’s Hiding Under the Kilt? Iranian Trolls for Scottish Independence

The Islamic Republic of Iran is known to engage in digital information operations targeting both their regional neighbors and Western adversaries. While several campaigns have been identified in recent months, specifics about the tactics and messaging Iran have employed are limited. This report offers a robust understanding of one ongoing campaign the Clemson Media Forensics Hub has attributed to Iran. We include analysis of the campaign’s scope and impacts as well as a deep look at its messaging, including specific visual examples.