Monarchism: A Tool Used by the Israeli Regime to Fuel Cognitive Warfare and National Division in Iran

This report, written by Ali Maroufi Arani, a researcher in Zionism and Judaism, draws on evidence published by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz and the Canadian research institute Citizen Lab to show that the Israeli regime has used artificial intelligence, fake accounts, and coordinated media operations to turn the monarchist movement—particularly Reza Pahlavi—into an instrument for destabilizing Iran, weakening national unity, and normalizing the idea of fragmentation within the country.

In the complex landscape of cognitive warfare against Iran, newly revealed documents indicate that the monarchist movement, especially Reza Pahlavi, is not rooted in domestic dissatisfaction but is instead shaped and directed by Israeli think tanks. According to the report, Israel has used advanced cyber tools to finance, guide, and amplify monarchist campaigns, turning them into a strategic lever for psychological pressure against Iran.

Revelations by Haaretz and Citizen Lab
A joint investigation by Haaretz and Citizen Lab reveals that:
1-Israel has orchestrated a large-scale digital operation in Persian.
2-Hundreds of fake accounts on platforms such as X and Instagram were used to promote Reza Pahlavi.
3-The campaign relied on AI-generated content and deepfake videos to construct a favorable image of Pahlavi.
4-The ultimate goal was weakening national unity, destabilizing Iran internally, and normalizing the idea of territorial fragmentation.
Mossad’s Role in Monarchist Propaganda
The report highlights:
1-Reza Pahlavi’s official meetings with Israeli officials,
2-His public support for Israeli attacks during the 12‑day war,
3-And his calls for unrest inside Iran, as components of a coordinated project designed in Tel Aviv.
According to a statement attributed to Behzad Nabavi, Netanyahu reportedly told Pahlavi during a meeting:
“You will be the king of central Iran, not all of Iran. Iran must be divided.”
This quote reflects a geopolitical plan aimed at partitioning Iran along ethnic lines.
Cyber Operations Coordinated with Military Attacks
Citizen Lab identified a network of over 50 fake accounts that:
1-Reported “explosions” at Evin Prison before official Iranian sources,
2-Circulated a fabricated video later debunked by The New York Times.
This operation, named “Prison Break,” coincided with Israeli military actions and suggests access to classified information prior to the attack.
The “Cyrus Accord” and Identity Engineering
The report also references meetings between Pahlavi’s associates and Gila Gamliel, Israel’s Minister of Science and Technology.
Gamliel spoke of a project called the “Cyrus Accord,” presented as a complement to the “Abraham Accords,” aimed at:
1-Reengineering regional identity,
2-Legitimizing Israel’s presence,
3-And exploiting Iranian historical symbols for political manipulation.
Media Narrative-Building for Regime Change
The Jerusalem Post recently published an article titled:
“The West Should Support Reza Pahlavi’s Plan for Power Transition in Iran.”
The article, along with public endorsements from Israeli officials, forms part of a coordinated media effort to normalize the idea of regime change and reduce public sensitivity to foreign intervention.
Lack of Social Base for Monarchists
The report stresses that:
1-Monarchists lack genuine public support inside Iran.
2-Even the broader opposition abroad has never united around Reza Pahlavi.
3-The Iranian public’s reaction during the 12‑day war—standing against foreign threats—demonstrated this clearly.
The report concludes that Reza Pahlavi’s open support for Israel’s attack on Iran is unprecedented in the history of the Pahlavi family.
Today, monarchists are the only political group that openly acknowledges alignment with Israel and have become a tool in the Israeli regime’s psychological warfare. Their efforts aim to reshape Iranian identity, reduce resistance to foreign intervention, and normalize the idea of fragmentation and regime change.