Navigating "Strategic Normalcy" Propaganda in Active Conflict Zones

The government’s narrative, as delivered by Mohajerani, also aimed to counter the "war of numbers" regarding casualties and damage. While international observers have noted a rising death toll, she focused on the "survival and recovery" statistics, highlighting how quickly certain markets had reopened following nearby strikes. This focus on "recovery" is a central pillar of the state's propaganda, aimed at convincing the population that the worst of the "shocks" has already passed and that the path forward is one of endurance.