Interdisciplinary Studies in Media and Culture

Narrative Warfare in the Media: A Comparative Analysis of the Representation of the Axis of Resistance in Iran and the World

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Authors

Zahra Ghanbari Maleh 1
Sonaz Nasiri, 2

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, Payam Noor University, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.30465/ismc.2025.51410.2934
Abstract
This study examines narrative warfare in the media, focusing on the comparative representation of the Axis of Resistance in Iranian and international media. The central research question is: How is the Axis of Resistance portrayed in Iranian, Western, Arab, and Israeli media? The objective of this study is to analyze the media representation of the Axis of Resistance and identify key differences in the approaches of various media outlets. The research hypothesis suggests that Iranian media depict the Axis of Resistance as a legitimate and defensive front against foreign threats, whereas Western and Israeli media portray it as a threat to global and regional security. This study employs content analysis methodology, collecting data from reports, articles, and analyses published in various media outlets in Iran, the West, and Israel. The findings indicate that Iranian media present the Axis of Resistance as a symbol of legitimate defense and resistance against global hegemonic forces, while Western and Israeli media frame it as a threat to international and regional security. These differences illustrate the ongoing narrative warfare and its impact on international policies.

Keywords

Narrative warfare
Axis of Resistance
Iranian media
regional security
international media
Interdisciplinary Studies in Media and Culture
Volume 15, Issue 1 - Serial Number 29
Spring and Summer 2025
December 2025
Pages 1-28

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