White House Accuses Iran of Funding Pro-Palestinian Protests

U.S. intel chief had previously warned of Iran’s increasingly aggressive influence efforts.

White House national security communications adviser John Kirby speaks during a news conference at the White House on July 25, 2024. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

WASHINGTON—The White House on July 25 accused Iran of promoting and funding some of the pro-Palestinian protests across the United States.

“We do know that Iran has been funding and encouraging some of the protest activity here in the United States,” John Kirby, a spokesman for the National Security Council, said at a White House press briefing.