In a clear case of disinformation, several Iranian state-affiliated media outlets, including Mashregh News, published reports and videos on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, claiming a mass walkout of delegates during a speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations. These false reports were disseminated hours before Netanyahu was even scheduled to take the podium.
Background
Protest walkouts by representatives from some nations during speeches by Israeli leaders at the UN are an established political tactic. The Islamic Republic’s media has consistently used these events to portray Israel’s international isolation and project a favorable narrative to its domestic audience. However, publishing the news and video of an event before it occurs changes the nature of the act from news reporting to a planned propaganda campaign.
Analysis
This action is not a simple journalistic error but a calculated information operation designed to shape domestic public opinion. The primary goal of this false report by Iranian media is to project a narrative of Israeli diplomatic failure and the success of the ‘axis of resistance,’ regardless of reality. By preemptively publishing this fake news, the regime attempts to dominate the media narrative, assuming its domestic audience lacks access to alternative news sources. This strategy not only further erodes the credibility of state media among its own people but also demonstrates the regime’s desperation in facing international realities, where it must resort to fabricating events to create an imaginary victory, thereby insulting the intelligence of its audience.
Conclusion
The Iranian state media’s action of publishing a false report on Netanyahu’s speech is a stark example of the instrumentalization of media for propaganda purposes. It reveals more about the Islamic Republic’s disregard for truth and basic informational standards than it does about Israel’s isolation.
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