Labeling Israel and the US as “child killers” to delegitimise military cooperation

What it claims

Israel and the US are portrayed as terrorist regimes that deliberately target schools and civilian infrastructure. This manipulation uses emotionally charged accusations of child-killing to justify Iranian missile strikes as “retaliation” and to undermine trust in official casualty reports.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• American and Israeli forces deliberately bombed a primary school in Minab, killing over 160 children and teachers.

  Press TV (Telegram), 25 Jul 2026

  t.me/presstv/200231

• Iran struck US bases in Jordan and Iraq in response to the “child-killing regime’s” terror against civilians.

  Press TV (Telegram), 24 Jul 2026

  t.me/presstv/200188

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Goal

To sow fear among Israelis of inevitable escalation and to convince them of the state's moral isolation on the international stage.

Techniques used

• Name Calling or LabelingUse of the terms “child-killing regime” and “American terrorists”.
• Appeal to Fear / PrejudiceWarnings of “different responses” and inevitable retaliation for alleged crimes.

The real grievance it exploits

The genuine horror of Israeli society regarding the death of children in conflict and deep anxiety over the legitimacy of IDF actions in the eyes of the global community.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Note the use of the emotional label “child killers” — this is a classic dehumanisation tool used by Iran to justify its own military aggression against regional targets.

Sources (all time)

• Al-Alam (Telegram)Tier 142,880 subscribers
  4 posts · 27 Jul 2026

  • 27 Jul · t.me/alalamarabic/490370
  • 27 Jul · t.me/alalamarabic/490369
  • 27 Jul · t.me/alalamarabic/490362
  • 27 Jul · t.me/alalamarabic/490355
• Revolutionary Twitter (Twt-e Enghelabi)Tier 3253,444 subscribers
  3 posts · 31 Jul – 4 Aug 2026

  • 4 Aug · t.me/twtenghelabi/116101
  • 4 Aug · t.me/twtenghelabi/116099
  • 31 Jul · t.me/twtenghelabi/116027
• Press TV (Telegram)Tier 193,510 subscribers
  28 posts · 24 Jul – 11 Aug 2026

  • 11 Aug · t.me/presstv/202350
  • 11 Aug · t.me/presstv/202344
  • 11 Aug · t.me/presstv/202325
  • 11 Aug · t.me/presstv/202298
  • 10 Aug · t.me/presstv/202268
  • 10 Aug · t.me/presstv/202260
  • 10 Aug · t.me/presstv/202253
  • 10 Aug · t.me/presstv/202237
  • 8 Aug · t.me/presstv/202006
  • 8 Aug · t.me/presstv/201994
  • +18 more