The US State Department submitted a classified report to Congress accusing Iran, Russia, and China of using antisemitic rhetoric, threats, and attacks as instruments of foreign policy. The report dated May 26, 2026, claims that state-affiliated non-state actors linked to these three countries have conducted campaigns targeting Jewish institutions, memorial sites, and religious symbols.
The report states that the use of antisemitic symbols, graffiti, threats, and online propaganda is organized both physically and digitally. These efforts aim to instill fear, deepen social polarization, and undermine public trust.
Accusations Against Iran at the Center of the Report
The document alleges that networks affiliated with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps amplify antisemitic narratives through social media bots. These networks are said to be part of a broader influence operation targeting Western audiences.
The report also mentions an attempt linked to Iran to assassinate a rabbi in Azerbaijan. This section indicates that the accusations extend beyond digital propaganda to include direct physical threat claims.
Findings related to Iran coincide with other ongoing investigations in the US. The report includes information that the US Department of Justice has charged Muhammad Bakir Saad Dawood al-Saadi, commander of the Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah, with planning attacks on Jewish targets in the US, Canada, and Europe.
An increase in antisemitic incidents in the region and worldwide is also noted. Nearly half of the recorded events are directly linked to the war, with threats, violence, and conspiracy theories blaming Jewish communities for the conflict being prominent.
Chinese Diplomat’s Post Included in the Report
The China section of the report states that the Chinese Consul General in Osaka made a social media post comparing Israel to Nazi Germany. The post reportedly drew strong backlash and was later deleted.
The document highlights that this incident signals Washington’s effort to expand its antisemitism combat framework beyond the traditional focus on Iran and Russia. Concerns are rising that China is resorting to provocative historical comparisons as a diplomatic pressure tactic.
The report also provides figures on propaganda spending for Russia. According to it, Moscow allocated $1.77 billion for propaganda activities in 2026, while China spends about $10 billion annually and Iran around $600 million.
The document has not been made public and was only delivered to Congress. The US State Department spokesperson declined to comment on the content; requests for comments from China, Russia, and the Iranian mission in Washington went unanswered.
The leak of the report may increase pressure to address antisemitic attacks not as isolated extremist incidents but as a foreign state-linked influence and coercion issue. It is noted that Republican and Democratic lawmakers in the US have recently expanded investigations, hearings, and legislative efforts against foreign influence operations.
