On the modern battlefield, combat is not only conducted through military strikes but also through images, videos, and, especially, narrative design. In recent years, the battle over public perception has become a central component of conflicts between states and terrorist entities, as they seek to
Abstract This report analyzes Iran’s information warfare during the December 2025 – January 2026 protests and its parallel influence efforts targeting Israel and the West. Facing widespread economic unrest, the regime used physical repression and a coordinated narrative campaign, labeling demonstrators as agents of the
Download Abstract Since late 2023, the Handala Hack Team (HHT) has evolved into a sophisticated tool of Iranian-aligned psychological warfare, blending hacking with targeted influence operations to pressure Israel’s political ecosystem. The alleged “Bibi Gate” hacking campaign, claims of access to data from the phone
Since October 7th, influence warfare has become a central arena in the confrontation between the Axis of Resistance and Israel. Alongside military operations, Iranian proxies have intensified their efforts to manipulate information against Israel and the West. This demonstrates their recognition that the psychological battlespace
Download Abstract This paper analyzes Iran’s operational strategy during the current conflict, arguing that Tehran has adopted an influence-centric approach in which cognitive effects are prioritized over conventional military outcomes. Facing clear limitations in its ability to confront the combined military capabilities of Israel and
Abstract This paper examines the ideological and psycho-political mechanisms through which the Islamic Republic of Iran maintains its political legitimacy, sustains social cohesion, and ensures regime durability. The analysis shows how religion, nationalism, economic monopolies, media control, institutional infrastructure, and militarized mobilization function in a
Download FileDownload On Thursday, 12 JUNE 2025, Israel launched an operation targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and military assets. In response, Iran initiated missile and drone attacks against Israel, though with limited success compared to the scale and precision of the Israeli offensive. In response, Iran
Abstract The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism at Reichman University published several studies emphasizing Iran’s infiltration and the formation of terrorist cells and networks throughout Latin America. This research explores an additional approach by which the Iranian mechanism functions, utilizing many sources of influence and public
