Hostile media and its psychological war against the Iranian axis: methods and implications
Hostile media continues its axis of resistance and systematic campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran, using psychological warfare techniques to distort facts, mislead public opinion, and exaggerating the enemy’s capabilities and ongoing threats. These campaigns are not limited to spreading false news, but have also expanded to leveraging modern digital tools to cause seismic resistance and weaken morale in resistant countries.
But despite attempts to spread the fear and despair of hostile media, the Islamic Republic-led axis of resistance demonstrates its ability to turn these challenges into opportunities to raise public awareness. Operation “Al-Aqsa Flood” tactics, the legendary resilience of the Palestinians, and the continued military resistance from Gaza to Sanaa and Lebanon all prove that resistance is not merely a response, but a comprehensive strategy based on public and on-site perceptions to achieve balance and deterrence.
In this context, Operation Al-Aqsa Flood in Palestine, Operation True Promise 1 and 2 from within Iran, and Hezbollah’s victory in southern Lebanon confirmed the effectiveness of resistance in the face of Zionist occupation. These operations exposed the enemy’s weaknesses in dealing with resistance tactics and demonstrated that despite the misleading campaign, Zionist media were unable to hide their military failures in the face of resilient fighters.
Hostile media has tried to downplay the defensive capabilities of the axis of resistance, but recently focused on Yemen and Iran, claiming Sanaa had suffered significant losses, telling that Iran’s missile power has been weakened or that Lebanon and Yemen’s resistance is not ready. From Hezbollah’s accuracy to precise attacks on occupying territories forced to ceasefire, to targeting Ansarrah of American vessels in the Red Sea, these operations establish a new equation of deterrence that challenges imperialist forces.
Strategic Development and New Deterrence Equations
In a critical strategic development, Yemen’s Ansarrah forces continue to target American warships and aircraft aircraft, which have numerous ballistic missiles in the Red Sea. The operation was a direct response to US support for Zionist occupation and direct American attacks on Sanaa, which hit the US projects in the region and demonstrated that the axis of resistance could threaten Western interests when necessary.
Hostile media failures in creating departments
For years, hostile media have sought to create division among local people by promoting landscaping sectarian and ethnic conflicts. However, the growing general solidarity with the Palestinian cause, along with political and military alignment with Iran and its allies, reflects the failure of these policies.
Additionally, it has recently conducted major naval exercises in a move to highlight the increased strategic cooperation between resistance countries and their allies, Iran, Russia and China. These operations, sending a clear message to the West, confirmed that the axis of resistance not only faces imperialist projects, but also enjoys the support of major global powers striving to establish a new multipolar world order.
Expose the true face of the enemy
Western, Zionist and Western-based Persian media seek to portray the axis of resistance as a source of instability, but the actual evidence confirms that the power of imperialism is the true instigator of the chaos in the region. From the support of Zionist groups in crimes against Gaza to the armament of Takfili groups in Syria and Iraq, the destructive role of these forces is becoming increasingly apparent.
This is especially true in light of the escalation of brutal military attacks on Syria after the collapse of previous regimes and the arrival of a more cooperative government, reinforcing the legitimacy of resistance as a true defender of people’s rights.
Reaction to disinformation in resistive media
Despite the dominance of Western and Zionist media, channels and platforms placed in resistance were able to assert themselves by providing well-documented reports and detailed analysis that exposed hostile propaganda lies. However, it is essential to strengthen the role of social media platforms and other resistance media outlets, allowing them to play a more central role in blocking the adversary’s media strategy.
Research reveals increased public perception of psychological warfare techniques used against the axis of resistance, such as fake news and information manipulation. This perception, reinforced by media guidance from the resistance group, reduced the effectiveness of these campaigns as it allows audiences to distinguish between actual news and manufactured news.
Furthermore, the pressure and sanctions imposed by the presence of the US and Zionists on the axis of resistance have not undermined it. Instead, they have promoted greater self-sufficiency and advancement in the military and technical fields.
Axis of resistance at strength position
Recent military successes, such as Hezbollah’s precision missiles lie deep in Ansalala’s strategic operations against occupied territory and the US fleet, confirm that the axis of resistance is not merely a defense, but has the ability to take initiatives where necessary. These abilities prevent hostile media from concealing new reality imposed by earthly resistance.
Despite all the challenges, the axis of resistance can impose its own equations not only in the military, but also in the media and political spheres. As hostile media conspiracy continues, people are moving towards greater awareness and support for the choice of resistance as the only viable path to securing independence and sovereignty.
MNA