Satellite TV Propaganda Tools against the Islamic Republic of Iran

Propaganda tools have been called deliberate and functional instruction and interaction and influence mechanisms. Television is among the most important propaganda tools and plays an important role in introducing the plans of the candidates and clarifying their views during election days. As a case study, the present research work examines the similarities and differences of satellite TV political propaganda and exploitation of various TV propaganda techniques. Using comparative analysis and content analysis, the propaganda mechanisms of a number of satellite networks in various elections of the Islamic Republic of Iran have been studied.