Semiotic analysis of images of the conflict between Iran and the United States of America On the websites of American newspapers

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The study aimed to identify the determinants of images of the American conflict with Iran on the websites of American newspapers, as well as to monitor the connotations of the images published on the websites of American newspapers following the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. The study used the descriptive analytical approach and relied on the semiotic analysis tool by applying it to a sample of 10 pictures that accompanied the killing of Soleimani, which the researcher considered to be the focus of the recent conflict between the two countries so far. The results of the study revealed that American newspaper websites were interested in highlighting pictures of the American conflict with Iran and publishing the news of Soleimani’s killing accompanied by a picture in military uniform. This is an indication that the American newspapers deliberately intended to show the American public opinion that the United States did not target a civilian, but rather a senior military commander who manages many Iranian files on behalf of the Iranian Leader.

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