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The social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, recently suspended a new account attributed to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This account, created on Sunday, was unique as it posted messages in Hebrew, signaling an unusual approach to communication by targeting an Israeli audience directly.
However, the account was quickly suspended on Monday, with only a brief notice stating that "X suspends accounts that violate the X Rules." The platform, owned by Elon Musk, did not provide further clarification on the specific violation nor responded to Associated Press inquiries for comment.
#Iran's Supreme Leader #AyatollahKhamenei #Hebrew-language account on X was swiftly suspended after two posts, according to the #Jerusalem Post. The first post, "In the name of Allah the merciful," was shared on Saturday, and on Sunday, he warned that "the #Zionist regime made… pic.twitter.com/Wnu44IZ6MO
— FOEJ Media (@FoejMedia) October 28, 2024
This suspension occurred amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel. Following a recent Israeli military strike against Iranian targets, Ayatollah Khamenei addressed the growing conflict, urging caution yet stressing Iran's readiness to defend itself if necessary.
He warned of a “miscalculation” by Israel, stating that “Zionists are making a miscalculation concerning Iran. They don’t know Iran... [or] the power, initiative, and determination of the Iranian people.” This message was shared on his other established X accounts, including English-language platforms, making it clear to international audiences that Iran would stand firm against any noticed aggression.
The Hebrew Account ( @Khamenei_Heb ) of Iranian Supreme-Leader, Ali Khamenei, has been Suspended by X after being Active for less than 48 Hours.#Khamenei_ir #Khamenei pic.twitter.com/cXoeebZvux
— syeda mahnoor (@syedamah87) October 28, 2024
The Hebrew-language account was reportedly created specifically to communicate with an Israeli audience, marking a strategic shift in Iran's digital outreach. Before its suspension, the account had only posted an Islamic greeting and a summary of Khamenei's remarks regarding Israel. This rapid suspension suggests that X is closely monitoring content that could potentially increase geopolitical tensions, especially content involving high stakes international relations.
Ayatollah Khamenei's new X account suspended https://t.co/SbEKQZdPlc
— Newsweek (@Newsweek) October 28, 2024
Khamenei’s main accounts, which operate in various languages and have been active for years, remain unaffected by this action. However, this swift suspension raises questions about how social media platforms like X handle sensitive content from political figures, particularly when such messages target specific nations directly.
With tensions high in the Middle East, this incident highlights the challenges faced by social media platforms in balancing freedom of expression with the need to prevent the spread of provocative or inflammatory content.
