The Pentagon is grappling with bad actors on Discord as Houthis spread disinformation targeting U.S. forces.

The entities involved

• Discord →

  instant messaging and VoIP software

  • Discord is seeking local representation in the Philippines, having already established local presence in Korea and Japan.Sat 05:08
  • French police are using social media platforms like Discord, Instagram, and TikTok, alongside facial recognition, to identify suspects and rioters.Thu 22:10
• PENTAGON →

  Slovak company

  • Trump resumed military strikes against Iran, while the Pentagon announced it would maintain forces in the Middle East.Sun 20:53
  • US forces conduct strikes against targets in Iran, involving Egypt.Sun 13:32
• Houthis →

  Yemeni Islamist organization

  • Houthi forces are advancing along the Red Sea coast, expanding their military influence and leveraging the chokepoint to increase pressure on maritime routes.Sun 21:59
  • Houthis have initiated a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, escalating the conflict in the Red Sea and pressuring Iran regarding the Bab al-Mandab gateway.Sun 21:57

Related events

• The administration limited reporters' access to the Pentagon and labeled coverage of the Iran war as treasonous.Jul 24