Satire and Public Perceptions of Iran?

In recent years, citizens of Iran and the United States have increasingly turned to humorous images, memes, and satirical texts to describe and interpret the complex relationship between their governments. While official rhetoric on both sides often remains formal and strategic, ordinary people frequently rely on irony and visual satire to express frustration, skepticism, hope, or resilience. Digital humor has become a parallel language of diplomacy—one that reflects public sentiment more vividly than official press statements.