SAEDNEWS: A fiery televised debate between a former Israeli army spokesman and an Iranian-American analyst has gone viral across Persian-language media, as viewers hailed what they called a “humbling” moment that rippled far beyond the studio.
According to Saed News, a heated on-air clash between Eylon Levy, former spokesperson for the Israeli military, and an Iranian-American geopolitical analyst has ignited a media storm, drawing widespread attention across Persian-speaking platforms and social networks. The segment, aired on an international news network, quickly gained traction after the Iranian guest forcefully rebuked Levy’s claims regarding Israel’s military dominance and its stance on Iran.
The debate, which initially centered on the recent 12-day war between Iran and Israel, escalated when the Iranian-American expert mocked Israel’s much-touted Iron Dome defense system—dismissing it as a mere “paper dome” in light of Iran’s retaliatory missile strikes. The sharp exchange, punctuated by pointed retorts and visible discomfort from Levy, was later subtitled in Persian and widely distributed by Iranian outlets such as Saed News and Tabnak.
Reactions on social media and local television have painted the moment as a symbolic defeat for the Israeli narrative, particularly given Levy’s prominent role in shaping it. Some Iranian commentators have even claimed the “shockwaves” of the exchange reached Tel Aviv, as clips of the debate continued to spread.
While Israeli officials have not formally responded to the broadcast, the video has fueled ongoing narratives in Iranian media portraying recent confrontations as a turning point in psychological and informational warfare. For many viewers, the moment wasn’t just about rhetoric—it was about narrative dominance in a conflict fought on both the battlefield and the airwaves.
