UNUSUAL BOYCOTT: TEHRAN SHOPKEEPER LOSES CUSTOMERS OVER STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO NETANYAHU A shopkeeper in Tehran, Iran, has reportedly become the unlikely target of a boycott because of his striking physical resemblance to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The unidentified businessman, who sells nuts, dried fruits and confectionery, has reportedly experienced a decline in customers after […]

UNUSUAL BOYCOTT: TEHRAN SHOPKEEPER LOSES CUSTOMERS OVER STRIKING RESEMBLANCE TO NETANYAHU

A shopkeeper in Tehran, Iran, has reportedly become the unlikely target of a boycott because of his striking physical resemblance to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The unidentified businessman, who sells nuts, dried fruits and confectionery, has reportedly experienced a decline in customers after images of him circulated on social media, with users pointing out his uncanny resemblance to the Israeli leader.

The unusual controversy comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with Netanyahu’s political and military actions making him a deeply controversial figure among sections of the Iranian public.

Some social media users have jokingly called on Iranians to boycott the shop, arguing that the shopkeeper looks too much like the Israeli premier. Others have joined the conversation with humorous remarks, while some have expressed more hostile reactions to the resemblance.

According to reports carried by Turkish, Arabic and other media outlets, the online jokes and boycott calls have translated into a real commercial setback, with the shopkeeper reportedly losing customers.

The businessman has expressed frustration over the situation, seemingly bewildered by the fact that his physical appearance has become a liability to his livelihood.

Social media reactions have been sharply divided. While some users have treated the incident as political satire, others have taken the comparison more seriously. A few have even jokingly asked for the shop’s location.

Perhaps shaving his head and growing a beard and moustache could help him escape the unwanted comparison. But the resemblance is certainly remarkable!

In an extraordinary twist, Netanyahu’s controversial image appears to have acquired an unexpected casualty thousands of kilometres away: an ordinary Tehran shopkeeper whose only apparent offence is looking remarkably like the Israeli Prime Minister.

Imagine losing business because of a face you were born with!