Iran Accuses Trump of Using Nazi-Style Propaganda to Justify Aggression

Iranian authorities have forcefully dismissed statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address, labeling them a deliberate campaign of falsehoods designed to sabotage impending nuclear talks.

In his speech to Congress, President Trump declared that the U.S. Had eliminated Iran's nuclear program through strikes last summer. He further alleged that Iran was responsible for over 30,000 protester deaths, was advancing its long-range missile development, and continued to be the primary global sponsor of terrorism.

Iranian officials characterize these assertions as part of a coordinated disinformation strategy. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, in a post on social media platform X, stated that recurring accusations from U.S. And Israeli officials depend on constructing a fabricated narrative.

"Professional liars excel at crafting an illusion of truth," Baghaei remarked. He invoked the propaganda principle famously linked to Nazi Germany's Joseph Goebbels—that constant repetition makes a lie seem truthful—contending this method is now being systematically deployed by the current U.S. Administration and its partners.

"This tactic is utilized by the U.S. Government and the war profiteers around it, especially the genocidal Israeli regime, to push a synchronized campaign of disinformation against the Iranian nation," Baghaei asserted. He claimed Washington and Tel Aviv are reviving baseless allegations about Iran's nuclear endeavors, missile arsenal, and protest casualties to create a pretext for future hostile actions.

The claim of 30,000 fatalities during January's unrest represents a massive exaggeration, according to Iranian authorities. Officials have published a verified list documenting approximately 3,100 deaths from the incidents, compiled after cross-referencing data from forensic medicine departments, cemeteries, and hospitals. They have challenged critics to provide contradictory evidence.

The January protests originated as peaceful gatherings against economic strain exacerbated by prolonged U.S. Sanctions and an acute currency shortage—a situation a U.S. Treasury Secretary later admitted was orchestrated by Washington. Violence escalated following infiltration by operatives linked to foreign intelligence agencies, who introduced weapons, attacked security personnel and civilians, and ignited fires. Iranian reports state that around 2,500 individuals were killed by these armed infiltrators, while approximately 600 rioters died in confrontations with security forces.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf also responded to Trump's comments, recalling past warnings he issued to the American president about relying on incorrect intelligence. "Do not analyze with wrong information and do not make wrong decisions," Qalibaf recounted advising him.

Qalibaf highlighted inaccurate U.S. Intelligence reports that falsely claimed the city of Mashhad had been overrun by rioters. He also referenced Trump's public statements on January 2 expressing support for those involved in the unrest, which Qalibaf characterized as openly encouraging terrorist acts.

This diplomatic clash occurs just ahead of a third round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States set to take place in Geneva.