[69512] World Weightlifting Champion: Iran's military power receives global recognition

World Weightlifting Champion praises Iran's international image

World weightlifting champion Alireza Yousefi has recently joined the public discourse on Iran's military power. According to reports in Iranian media outlets associated with the establishment line, Yousefi claimed that during his travels to competitions abroad, he was exposed to positive responses and appreciation from foreign parties regarding Tehran's missile program.

According to the Iran War Breaking News channel, known for a propaganda line supporting the promotion of Iranian military capabilities, Yousefi's words serve as testimony to the "reflection of Iran's missile power on global battlefields." The athlete was quoted as saying: "It was the first time I saw foreigners speaking this way about Iran".

A similar report was also published in Akharin Khabar, an Iranian media outlet with wide circulation that reflects the official narrative. According to the channel, Yousefi's testimony is intended to highlight the change in international perception toward the Islamic Republic's military capabilities, while using a well-known sports figure to strengthen the patriotic message among the local audience.