Washington, April 1 -- The United States (US) has directed its embassies and consulates worldwide to recruit influencers, academics and community leaders to counter what it describes as "anti-American propaganda", while promoting the social media platform X as a key tool.

The directive, contained in a diplomatic cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and reported by The Guardian and Reuters, outlines a coordinated strategy to counter foreign disinformation and strengthen US messaging abroad.

The move comes at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions involving Iran, as well as continued influence operations by Russia and China targeting US allies.

Embassies have been asked to disseminate counter-narratives through locally cred...