The CIA published a call to action for Iranian anti-regime protesters to contact the organization securely and virtually, in a Tuesday X/Twitter post.
The post, with detailed instructions in Farsi, comes along with a message that the CIA "can hear your voice and wants to help you."
The instructions, read by The Jerusalem Post, called on activists to avoid using their office computer or phone line to contact the US intelligence organization.
"Instead, use a new, disposable device if possible. Be aware of your surroundings and those who may see your screen or activity," the CIA called.
The CIA also advised using external internet browsers such as Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox, and to use Private Browsing/Incognito mode, or similar.
Further advice included clearing your phone or computer history after making contact.
CIA advises Iranian protesters to use Dark Web, Tor
The agency also advised using a service, such as the Dark Web browser Tor, or other non-native anti-filtering services, as other websites may be monitored by security or intelligence services, and the CIA provides an encryption and filter-breaking service to contact via the aforementioned services.
When activists send a message to the CIA, the agency requested that they include their city and country of residence, their full name, occupation, and job title, the level of access to information or skills desired by the CIA, and contact information that can be used for secure interactions.
This is a developing story.