What Iran and Russia tell Israeli audiences
Narratives pushed at audiences in Israel by Iranian state media, documented influence-operation networks and Russian state media — in Hebrew, Arabic, Persian, Russian and English.
Attributing “false flag” operations to Israel to frame it as a source of regional instability
Israel and its allies are accused of deliberately expanding the conflict through covert operations and strikes against the sovereignty of neighbouring states. Iran-linked channels portray any regional security incidents as Israeli provocations aimed at undermining Islamic solidarity.
Amplifying the image of “internal collapse” within the IDF
Iranian outlets inflate isolated disciplinary breaches and tragic incidents within the military into a systemic catastrophe. The campaign aims to convince Israelis that the army has lost all operational readiness due to desertion, espionage, and moral decay.
Amplifying fear of a “historic catastrophe” for Israel’s allies
Iranian threats against the United States and its partners are presented as proof of the inevitable military and economic collapse of their camp. The messages inflate statements by Iranian officials into an image of a state able to dictate terms across the region. The consequences of attacks on US facilities in Bahrain are portrayed as the prolonged displacement of military families.