During the early days of the war on Iran, the Iranian regime adeptly used real-time, ground-level footage of destruction for propaganda, contrasting sharply with the less sensitive content from the U.S.

The sudden shift to authentic visual reporting by Iranian media came after a surprise attack by the U.S. and Israel, killing thousands including civilians.

Despite previous internet blackouts during national protests, new policies emerged allowing "whitelisted" individuals to promote an anti-war narrative.

Ironically, the most influential propaganda was not the grounded, real-life horrors but colorful, surreal Lego-themed AI videos.

As the conflict progressed, Iran's strategy relied on projecting both the horror and absurdity, particularly through visual content that built a narrative of victimhood under American aggression.

This propaganda shift was not just about shaping international perceptions but also a tactical play in digital warfare, where real suffering and digital distortions became entangled.

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