US Military Allegedly Uses Tinder for Psychological Operations in Lebanon

CENTCOM's ad campaign on the dating app warns against taking arms against the US and its allies, raising questions about the effectiveness and ethics of such tactics.

Journalist discovers CENTCOM ads on Tinder in Lebanon, featuring US fighter jets and warnings in Arabic.
Ads urge users not to take up arms against the US and highlight military readiness in the region.
Tinder removed the ads, citing violations of policies on violent and political messaging.
Defense officials confirm military information operations but decline to comment on specific campaigns.
Experts debate the impact and appropriateness of using dating apps for psychological operations.

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