English-speaking ‘X’ Users: Ceasefire Showcased Iran’s Authority and Rationality
Following reports of a ceasefire between Iran and the Zionist regime, English-speaking users on platform X (formerly Twitter) widely reacted to this significant growth. Many not only supported Iran’s stance but also described its actions as demonstrating strength, rationality, and independence.
Some users framed this victory as part of the global struggle against U.S. hegemony and the Zionist regime’s dominance. Others highlighted the resilience of the Iranian people under pressure, attributing the enemy’s retreat to national unity and the Islamic Republic’s deterrent power.
The declaration of the ceasefire drew attention to images and videos depicting nighttime celebrations in Tehran. One user sharing live footage from webangah News Agency wrote: “Iran celebrates a major victory! The people are overjoyed-Mashallah! They thank God for granting this success to Muslims who remained steadfast in his guidance. Unity and faith are keys to triumph.”
A user juxtaposed two images-one showing jubilant crowds, another highlighting Iran’s powerful missile strikes-emphasizing that nationwide victory celebrations were underway.
“Celebrations in Iran after a historic win”,posted another user alongside images of revelry that symbolically trampled Trump’s infamous call for “unconditional surrender.”
A self-described “Proud Son of africa” asserted: “A win for Iran is a win for humanity.”
Soleimani Brigade Commander Sparks Reactions
many reacted to footage showing Major General Esmail Qaani,commander of IRGC-QF (Quds Force),attending Tehran’s victory celebrations. A user noted: “Qaani is alive-debunking Israel’s false wartime claims about killing him or other officers.”
“Israel Overextended Itself” – U.S.,UK Figures Weigh In
Steve Bannon (ex-Trump strategist) was quoted criticizing Netanyahu: *”How could you start something you couldn’t finish even with nukes? Who does that?”* American media activist Jackson Hinkle added: *”This ceasefire saved Israel-they bit off more than they could chew.”*
A cartoon circulated online depicted Netanyahu/Trample begging Supreme Leader Khamenei for peace terms captioned *”The Real Ceasefire Story”*.
George Galloway (UK Labour MP) questioned why Israel accepted an Iranian truce while rejecting five UN Gaza resolutions; Dr. Fouad Izadi (Tehran University professor) explained via Jeremy Scahill interview:
*”Ballistic missiles make all difference… Attacking defenseless Gaza costs nothing; striking back at us does.”*
izadi dismissed Netanyahu’s claim that Israel achieved objectives before agreeing to stop hostilities citing three critical miscalculations:
- Overreliance on U.S air defenses failing against Iranian salvos;
- Underestimating speed at which IRGC rebuilt capabilities;
- “Regime change” rhetoric backfiring by uniting all factions inside country.”
