The National Outcry Over IRIB’s Mockery of Protesters

The controversy centers on the presenter’s dismissive attitude, which many viewers categorized as "hate speech" or "disgusting behavior." By trivializing the deaths of citizens, the broadcast appeared to abandon any pretense of journalistic neutrality or human empathy. In a culture where the sanctity of the deceased is traditionally held in high regard, the act of using a national platform to ridicule the fallen has been viewed as a profound betrayal of Iranian social values. This behavior has shifted the conversation from political disagreement to a fundamental debate over basic human decency and the responsibilities of public broadcasters.