Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, warned on Sunday that remnants of what he called the “Epstein network” are allegedly plotting a false‑flag terrorist attack similar to the September 11, 2001 attacks with the aim of pinning blame on Tehran. Larijani’s comments were posted on his official social media account and have stirred controversy amid heightened tensions between Iran, the United States and their allies.

In his message, Larijani claimed that members of the network associated with the late financier Jeffrey Epstein were devising a conspiracy to stage a large‑scale attack and then accuse Iran of responsibility. He emphasised that the Islamic Republic “fundamentally opposes such terrorist schemes” and reiterated that it holds no enmity toward the American people.

The alleged plot, according to the Iranian official, would involve tactics reminiscent of the al‑Qaeda hijackings on September 11, 2001, which resulted in nearly 3 000 deaths in the United States. However, Larijani did not provide specific evidence or detail about the supposed plans, and independent verification of the claim has not been reported.

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Analysts caution that public statements about “false flag” operations often arise amid broader geopolitical disputes and may reflect information warfare or strategic messaging rather than confirmed intelligence. False flag narratives—accusations that an adversary is planning to stage an attack and blame another party—have appeared in multiple conflicts and are frequently amplified by social media and state‑aligned outlets.

The context for Larijani’s warning is the ongoing Middle East conflict involving Iran, the United States and allied forces, which has seen military strikes, heightened tensions around energy‑rich regions, and global diplomatic concern. Both strategic communication and disinformation campaigns have increased in conjunction with military activity, further complicating the information environment.

Outside analysts stress that claims involving potential terrorism plots must be evaluated with careful scrutiny and corroborated by independent sources before drawing firm conclusions. At this stage, the reported warning appears rooted in Iranian official messaging, and no external agencies have publicly confirmed the alleged plan attributed to the so‑called “Epstein network.” Given the sensitive nature of such allegations, observers expect ongoing debate and close attention to how the narrative evolves.

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