Iranian state media weaponizes France protests to justify domestic crackdown

Iranian state media is drawing parallels between protests in France and Iran, using the French unrest to bolster its narrative that foreign agents and violent protesters are behind domestic demonstrations. This rhetorical move aims to legitimize the Iranian government's crackdown on December 2023 protests, a claim disputed by victims' families and critics. The comparison signals a deliberate information operation to shape domestic and international perceptions.

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