The TTP claimed that an account run by Ansar Allah, known as the Houthis, had also seemingly paid for its blue check mark, as well as accounts associated with Iranian and Russian state-run media. The Houthis are sanctioned in both the US and the UK due to attacks on international shipping routes in the Red Sea, and threats to Yemen’s stability.
The concern is that X is giving a larger platform to harmful voices and potentially breaking US sanctions law.
How has X responded to the claim?
Responding to the claims from the TTP in a post on the platform, X’s safety team defended its “robust and secure approach” to monetization features.
“Several of the accounts listed in the Tech Transparency Report are not directly named on sanction lists, while some others may have visible account check marks without receiving any services that would be subject to sanctions,” the statement continued. “Our teams have reviewed the report and will take action if necessary.”
