X Faces Sanctions Violation Allegations for Providing Services to Terrorist Groups

A watchdog group's report reveals that X, formerly Twitter, may have violated U.S. sanctions by offering paid verification and premium services to leaders of terrorist organizations.

The Tech Transparency Project found that X provided paid check marks to leaders of Hezbollah and other U.S.-sanctioned entities, potentially violating U.S. sanctions.
X charged $8 or $16 a month for premium services that include the ability to post longer text and videos, and greater visibility for some posts.
Several accounts tied to sanctioned individuals or entities, including Iran's Press TV and Hezbollah leaders, were identified as having paid check marks.
X has removed some check marks from accounts tied to sanctioned entities after the report's findings were published.
The platform's actions raise legal and ethical concerns, as it may be engaging in financial transactions with entities it is forbidden to do business with.