The National Outcry Over IRIB’s Mockery of Protesters

Critics of the IRIB have pointed out that this is not an isolated incident but rather part of a broader pattern of "othering" dissenters. By framing the deceased as objects of mockery, the state media effectively strips them of their citizenship and humanity in the eyes of the viewers. This strategy is often used to solidify a specific ideological base, but it frequently backsets by alienating the broader public who view such displays as cruel and unnecessary. The intense reaction suggests that even those who may remain neutral on certain political issues find the mockery of death to be an unacceptable line to cross.