The role of virtual space in increasing soft power (case study: Islamic Republic of Iran)

In the new era, virtual media are becoming big empires and virtual space is the space of great powers. The logic and environment of war, traditionally based on the logic and environment of war, has been transformed in the virtual space. If before, the logic of winning the war was traditional, having more physical forces and physical tools. (Although this logic is still strong and weak), but without a doubt, the emergence of the virtual environment has caused a fundamental change and formation in this logic. This space has created power as soft power and this technology has made many fields of confrontation different from the past. in such a way that every soft action is supported by soft power; In such a way that soft power is necessary and necessary for each other. The Islamic Republic of Iran has a soft power base whose foundations are formed by its leadership, Iranian and Islamic culture and identity, connected and organized masses that have a high ability to integrate and mobilize, virtual space has served the opposition front of the Islamic Revolution. The present article was carried out with the aim of the role of virtual space in increasing soft power (case study: Islamic Republic of Iran) with descriptive-analytical method and using library resources.