The National Outcry Over IRIB’s Mockery of Protesters

Political analysts argue that this type of programming is counterproductive to the state's own interests. While it may satisfy a small, hardline domestic audience, it significantly damages the credibility of the IRIB on the global stage and among the Iranian youth. At a time when the government is facing numerous external and internal pressures, creating unnecessary domestic friction through inflammatory broadcasts is seen by some as a strategic blunder that further erodes the "soft power" of the establishment.