Israel and Iran treated the information domain as a battleground, where legitimacy and perception were as crucial as kinetic outcomes.
Israel’s campaign focused on delegitimising the Iranian regime and reinforcing its own image as a stable and responsible regional power.
Iran’s efforts were aimed at sustaining cohesion, projecting strength, and countering Israeli narratives.
All warfare is based on deception
Sun Tzu had recognised this idea, which has evolved into what military doctrines describe as Information Operations (IOs).
Author's summary: Israel and Iran fought an info war.