Iran's Foreign Ministry has strongly criticized YouTube for banning a series of AI-generated videos created by a pro-Iranian group, accusing the platform of attempting to suppress information about what Tehran calls an "illegal war" against the country.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani stated that the removal of the Lego-style animated videos represents a deliberate effort to silence perspectives favorable to Iran. "This action by YouTube is clearly designed to suppress the truth about their illegal war on Iran," Kanaani said in an official statement.
The videos in question used artificial intelligence to create animated content depicting Iran's perspective on regional conflicts and international relations. The pro-Iranian group behind the content had been using the platform to disseminate their message through accessible, visually engaging formats.
Kanaani emphasized that Iran views such content removals as part of a broader pattern of censorship against voices supporting the Islamic Republic's positions. The spokesman did not specify which specific videos were removed or when the ban was implemented, but characterized the action as politically motivated.
This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between Iran and major Western technology platforms, which Tehran frequently accuses of bias against its government and allied groups. The Foreign Ministry's statement suggests the issue will be raised in Iran's ongoing diplomatic engagements regarding media freedom and digital sovereignty.