Ayatollah Khamenei's Hebrew-Language Account Suspended by X Platform

Account Suspension After a Day of Creation

The office of Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, initiated a Hebrew-language account on Saturday. However, it was no longer accessible by Sunday.

The account was suspended by Elon Musk's X platform for violating the site's rules. A brief message was displayed on the suspended account early Monday, stating, "X suspends accounts which violate the X Rules."

Unclear Violation of Rules

It was not immediately evident which rule or rules had been violated. The account's first message was a standard Islamic greeting that read, "In the name of God, the most merciful."

The second post, translated, stated: "Zionists are making a miscalculation with respect to Iran . They don't know Iran. They still haven't been able to correctly understand the power, initiative, and determination of the Iranian people ."

This message, which was also posted on the English account, was linked to a speech given by the Ayatollah. It was released following Israeli airstrikes on military facilities in Iran overnight Friday, in retaliation for the Oct.1st ballistic missile attack on Israel.

Previous Suspensions and Removals

This is not the first time Khamenei has faced suspension or removal from social media. In February, Meta removed Facebook and Instagram accounts for the supreme leader due to his support of the militant group Hamas following its Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

Interestingly, US-based social media platforms, including X and Facebook, have been officially blocked in Iran for years, particularly following large-scale anti-government protests, such as the recent unrest related to the compulsory hijab law for women.

Bottom Line

The rapid suspension of Khamenei's Hebrew-language account raises interesting questions about the rules and regulations of social media platforms and how they are enforced. It also highlights the complex relationship between politics, social media, and freedom of speech. What are your thoughts on this matter? Feel free to share this article with your friends and discuss it. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is delivered every day at 6pm.