The message from Iran to Israel is inscribed on the surface of a missile, stating: “Decisive victory.”
In a smoothly produced video disseminated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard to state media outlets, posters of the political figure of Hamas and the leader of Hezbollah—both of whom were eliminated during Israeli assaults—are prominently displayed on ballistic missiles.
This footage allegedly depicts last Tuesday’s retaliatory strike against Israel, showcasing multiple missiles launching skyward amidst a fiery barrage, edited to accompany a religious anthem traditionally used in wartime.
It remains unclear whether the missiles shown were part of the nearly 200 launched during the assaults.
However, the intention seems clear: to showcase Iran‘s military capabilities in a conflict where narratives and visuals wield as much power as actual weapons.
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Despite the visually striking destruction portrayed in the three-minute video, Israel asserts that a significant portion of the incoming missiles were intercepted successfully.
The Israeli military has acknowledged that several airbases sustained damage but classified the attack as “ineffective,” citing the continued operations of Israeli aircraft thereafter.
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Conflicting narratives are typical during wartime, with each side striving to project the notion that they are prevailing, regardless of the actual circumstances.
In relation to Iran’s missile strike, the Iranian assertion that 90% of its munitions hit their designated targets is particularly dubious, especially given the number of intercepts that were evident throughout the barrage.
Conversely, the Israeli rebuttal claiming that the inflicted damage was minimal is also hard to substantiate without having access to the military installations that were impacted.
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On its end, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are conducting a substantial information campaign that has played a significant role in the conflict since the assault by Hamas on 7 October.
Videos, images, and graphics illustrating military actions, operations, and drills are regularly disseminated across social media platforms and to major news organizations.
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The substantial resources and efforts dedicated to these meticulously crafted, timely communications regarding military actions highlight the paramount importance the Israeli government places on dominating the information battlefield, equally as crucial as overcoming in the physical warfare occurring on the ground.
In addition, the IDF engages in direct communication with its adversaries through various media.
Recently, it shared a video on X, formerly known as Twitter, portraying a sequence of dominos—each depicting a Hezbollah commander, including Hassan Nasrallah, the leader—toppling in succession.
The clip concluded with several dominos still standing, though blank-faced, followed by the phrase: “To be continued.”
