Understanding Propaganda in Iran
What Is State Propaganda?
State propaganda refers to information—often biased or misleading—used to promote a political cause or viewpoint. In Iran, propaganda is deeply embedded in governance, media, education, and public messaging.
Since the Iranian Revolution, the Iranian government has tightly controlled the flow of information to maintain ideological stability and political authority.
Key Characteristics of Iranian Propaganda
- Control of national media outlets
- Religious messaging tied to political legitimacy
- Censorship of dissenting voices
- Anti-Western narratives
- Glorification of leadership and martyrdom
Images such as billboards of figures like Ali Khamenei often dominate public spaces, reinforcing state narratives and ideological loyalty.
