The Iranian Embassy in Japan has officially denied reports that Iran is considering the deployment of dolphins equipped with explosives [1].

The denial follows a report from the Wall Street Journal, which cited Iranian officials on April 30, 2026 [2]. The dispute highlights the escalating information war between Tehran and Washington, where unconventional warfare claims are often used to gauge regional stability and military readiness.

In a statement posted to social media on May 3, 2026, the embassy in Tokyo characterized the report as fake news [1]. The embassy said the claims were a total fabrication and a product of misinformation [1].

According to the embassy, the report was a result of anxiety on the U.S. side [1]. The diplomatic mission described the narrative as a baseless creation that lacks any grounding in reality, calling the report an insanity [1].

"It is a baseless creation born out of the anxiety on the American side, and a falsehood that cannot be considered sane," the embassy said [1].

The embassy's response came three days after the initial publication of the Wall Street Journal report [1], [2]. The mission maintains that the allegations of "mine dolphins" are an attempt at information manipulation designed to mislead the public [1].

“The embassy called claims that Iran is considering deploying explosive-laden dolphins 'baseless' and 'fake'.”

This exchange underscores the persistent tension between Iran and the U.S., where the use of 'gray zone' warfare—including the alleged use of animals or unconventional tools for sabotage—is a frequent subject of intelligence reporting and diplomatic denial. By issuing the rebuttal through its Tokyo embassy, Iran is attempting to maintain its international image and discredit U.S.-aligned media narratives in a neutral third-party diplomatic hub.