Iranian state-linked media outlets have employed supernatural and antisemitic language in their commentary on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The news agency Mehr and the official website of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have published material invoking 'jinn' (supernatural beings in Islamic theology) and accusing Israel of 'Zionist sorcery.'
This rhetoric represents a notable strand within Iran's propaganda ecosystem, blending religious motifs with political messaging. Analysts note that such language is used to frame the conflict in metaphysical terms, portraying Israel's actions as inherently evil and illegitimate.
The use of these terms is not an isolated incident. Earlier commentary from the Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, has similarly described Israeli military technology and intelligence successes as products of 'sorcery' and 'black magic.'
Experts on Iranian media state that this narrative serves to delegitimize Israel and bolster domestic support for Iran's 'axis of resistance' by presenting the struggle as a cosmic battle between good and evil, beyond mere geopolitical competition.
