Hebrew newspaper reports that the image belongs to an Iranian man Iranian media claimed that "Netanyahu was seen in Ekbatan"

A photo of an Iranian man resembling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ignited social media in Iran over the past 24 hours, with users widely sharing it along with satirical and political comments.

According to the Hebrew newspaper Maariv, the image shows an Iranian citizen living in the Ekbatan neighborhood of Tehran, standing in a queue at a local bakery. In the background, local residents can be seen talking, some still wearing masks from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some Iranian social media users attempted to prove that the image is old, pointing out humorous reports in Iranian media from December 2021 claiming that "Netanyahu was seen in Ekbatan."

Humorous Reactions

Reactions ranged from light political humor to sarcastic references to "secret missions," wearing socks with sandals, and even references to Netanyahu’s "Iranian roots."

Most commentators agreed that the image was simply a humorous reminder of how much people can resemble each other, even amid rising political tensions between the two countries.

Many users on X shared the image with the comment: "An Iranian man who looks exactly like Netanyahu stands in line to get bread."

Another user noted that the photo dates back to 2021 and is not AI-generated, while other reports suggested it might have been created using AI technology, spreading as part of political dark comedy criticizing Iran's tough economic situation and highlighting the idea that even famous leaders face challenges similar to ordinary people.

The image quickly went viral on X and Telegram, becoming a tool for political criticism and public protest, before resurfacing strongly in recent days, causing a major stir on Iranian internet platforms, where dozens of tweets continue to circulate steadily.