A bizarre AI generated propaganda said to be created the the IRGC is circulating on Iranian aligned social media accounts is drawing attention after depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu being captured by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in a staged scenario.

The video appears to mimic the dramatic imagery surrounding the recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, recreating a similar style “raid and arrest” scene but replacing Maduro with Netanyahu in what observers say is a clear attempt at propaganda theater. Viral images and videos tied to Maduro’s capture have already sparked waves of AI generated misinformation online, highlighting how quickly fabricated visuals spread during major geopolitical events. 

In the clip circulating online, Iranian commandos are shown storming what looks like a high rise apartment in Tel Aviv before dragging the Israeli prime minister away in handcuffs.

There is just one problem. Netanyahu does not live in a high rise apartment in Tel Aviv, as depicted in the propaganda video. His main residence is in Jerusalem, with another private home in Caesarea.

The obvious error has only added to the ridicule online, with critics saying the video highlights how sloppy and theatrical the propaganda effort is.

Observers say the clip is another example of the escalating information war surrounding the regional conflict, where artificial intelligence generated videos and deepfakes are increasingly used to spread narratives and mock political opponents online.

The video has been widely mocked by pro Israel commentators who say it underscores a simple reality: the only place Iran is able to stage such a scenario is inside an AI generated fantasy.