حمیدرضا کیوان شکوه

In the era of global communications, the media plays a crucial role in explaining, interpreting, and shaping international events. The manner in which news about a phenomenon is presented and disseminated can significantly influence audience beliefs and perceptions. One of the most significant events in the Middle East in 2024 was the assassination of Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on September 27, which received extensive media coverage. Given the importance of this event, the primary question addressed in this article is: How was the assassination of Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah represented in four media outlets—CNN Persian, BBC Persian, Al Arabiya Persian, and IRNA News Agency? The research method employed is descriptive-analytical, with data collected through library research. The findings indicate that all four media outlets utilized ideological discourse and strategies such as lexical selection, polarization, mental imagery, association, and suggestion to frame Nasrallah’s assassination. In the representations of CNN Persian, BBC Persian, and Al Arabiya Persian, Nasrallah is depicted as the "Other" in opposition to the "Self," with his actions portrayed as contributing to regional instability—particularly in Lebanon—and his assassination framed as ushering in a new era for the Middle East. The central theme across these three outlets is the legitimization of Israel’s actions. In contrast, IRNA positions Nasrallah as part of the "Self," characterizing his assassination as a result of Israel’s weakness and aggressive policies. This outlet frames the resistance movement as just and the opposing side as illegitimate, projecting a bright future for the resistance front.