The National Outcry Over IRIB’s Mockery of Protesters

The incident has also caught the attention of international observers and human rights organizations, who see it as a reflection of the state's hardening stance toward dissent. When the state-controlled media feels empowered to mock the dead, it signals a lack of accountability and a disregard for international norms regarding freedom of expression and the dignity of the individual. This has led to renewed calls for reforms within the Iranian media landscape to ensure that public airwaves are not used as tools for psychological warfare against the citizenry.