Tehran Sweet Shop Vendor Resembling Benjamin Netanyahu Goes Viral
A Tehran sweet shop vendor resembling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has gone viral online, sparking social media humor and reports of a boycott in Iran.
A video of a sweet shop vendor in Tehran bearing a striking physical resemblance to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has gone viral on social media, sparking both amusement and controversy in Iran and beyond.
The footage, initially shared on the Kurdish-Iranian Instagram account Kurdia News, shows the man sitting behind a scale in a shop selling nuts, dried fruits, and sweets. Viewers quickly noted his facial features, hairline, and expressions closely mirror those of the Israeli leader, generating hundreds of thousands of views across various platforms.
Reactions and Online Humor
The viral video prompted diverse reactions among internet users. Many sought out the location of the shop, with some leaving humorous comments expressing a desire to visit or playfully joking that Iranian state television could hire the vendor to play the Israeli premier in satirical productions.
However, the resemblance also drew negative backlash. According to reports in regional media outlets, including Turkish and Albanian press, some online commentators called for a boycott of the business due to the owner's likeness to Benjamin Netanyahu, allegedly impacting his livelihood, though these claims remain unverified.
Prior Incidents in Tehran
This is not the first time a Netanyahu lookalike has drawn attention in the Iranian capital. In December 2025, a photograph circulated showing a man resembling the Israeli prime minister standing in line at a bakery in Tehran's Ekbatan neighborhood, an image that has also resurfaced following the recent viral video.
