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Prime Minister Netanyahu reinforced this by placing a lion-themed note in Jerusalem\u2019s Western Wall. The name appears calculated to invoke Iran\u2019s imperial past while framing Israel as a liberator, echoing Persian-language propaganda targeting Iranian citizens. Meanwhile, Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guard has retaliated with Hebrew-language messaging, escalating a psychological war alongside military strikes. Both sides are weaponising symbols and slogans to sway public opinion amid deepening hostilities. This battle for hearts and minds unfolds as the conflict intensifies. <\/p>\n<p>Al Jazeera\u2019s Behdad Mahichi reports.<br \/>\nMarc Owen Jones, Associate Professor of Media Analytics at Northwestern University in Qatar, joined Al Jazeera to analyse these tactics. 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