Iran’s ‘Godfather of propaganda’ tactics resurface in war with US and Israel

Fox News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 5 min read 100% complete by Benjamin WeinthalApril 10, 2026 at 05:03 PM

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In the lead-up to a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Iran reportedly urged civilians, including children, to act as human shields around energy facilities, anticipating that casualties from potential U.S. strikes would sway public opinion. Experts accuse Iran of employing propaganda tactics, honed over decades, to manipulate international media and gain leverage in negotiations. They cite Iran's history of using civilian infrastructure as military shields, as seen in Lebanon and Gaza, and argue that the regime exploits its own population for propaganda purposes. With peace talks scheduled in Pakistan, observers urge skepticism, pointing to Iran's past behavior and the risk of the ceasefire being used to further manipulate the West.

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The Islamic Republic is the Godfather of propaganda.

quote — Lisa Daftari100% confidence

A Pentagon investigation was launched to look into the allegations that a U.S. missile struck the school.

factual — Article90% confidence

Iran urged children and adults to surround Iranian energy facilities as human shields.

factual — Article90% confidence

Iran has a record of positioning civilian infrastructure as military shields.

factual — Lisa Daftari80% confidence

An airstrike reportedly hit an Iranian school for girls in Minab Feb. 28, killing 175 people.

factual — Article, citing Iranian accounts60% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Yemen 30% Operation Epic Fury 30% Pakistan 30% Lebanon ×240% Gaza Strip ×240% Hamas 50% Tehran ×250% Hezbollah 50% Donald Trump 60% Lisa Daftari ×270% United States ×480% Iran ×890%

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propaganda 100% human shields 90% iran 90% united states 80% negotiations 70% ceasefire 60% public opinion 50% media manipulation 50% narrative warfare 40%