Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : In the digital age, the ghosts of past statements rarely stay buried, a lesson Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is learning as the world watches the escalating conflict between his nation and Israel. Decades-old social media posts filled with vitriolic, anti-Israel rhetoric have resurfaced and gone viral, weaponized by a global audience to highlight the deep-seated ideology fueling the current tensions.
The posts, some dating back as far as 2014, showcase Khamenei's long-standing and unwavering hostility towards Israel. In these resurfaced messages on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he refers to Israel as a "cancerous tumor" that "will be eradicated." These are not off-the-cuff remarks but reflections of a core belief that has defined his leadership and Iran's foreign policy for years.
But in a twist of digital irony, the posts are not just being shared by supporters. They have been seized upon by critics, pro-Israel accounts, and everyday users who are using them to condemn the regime's stance. The comments sections have become a battleground of opinion, with many users expressing shock and dismay. One widely shared reaction captured the sentiment of many, stating, "Someone please take away power from him." Others are using Khamenei's own words to mock him or to argue that such rhetoric makes peaceful resolution impossible.
This viral wave is happening against the backdrop of direct military exchanges between Israel and Iran, making the timing of the resurfaced posts particularly potent. For many observers, these past statements are not just historical artifacts; they are seen as the ideological foundation for Iran's current actions and its support for proxy groups in the region.
As the posts continue to circulate, they serve as a stark reminder of the unyielding positions at the heart of this conflict. In the court of global public opinion, a leader's digital footprint is permanent, and their own words can become the most powerful evidence used against them.
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