The National Outcry Over IRIB’s Mockery of Protesters

The recent broadcast on the Ofogh channel of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) has ignited a massive wave of public indignation, marking a new low in the discourse surrounding the country’s internal social unrest. During the program, the presenter’s tone and choice of words regarding those who lost their lives in recent protests were widely perceived not just as insensitive, but as intentionally mocking and dehumanizing. This incident has struck a raw nerve in a society already grappling with deep-seated grief and political polarization, leading many to question the fundamental ethics governing state-controlled media.