There is no doubt that they look exactly the same in the the eyes. I can consider the "picture quality" issue.
In my opinion, none of this matters. Iran sucks no matter who is "president-elect", and they are soon to be invaded.
I hear you.
But I just find it interesting that they are even trying to deny that he was one of the hostage takers.
Obviously, THEY don't want people associating him with that incident. Which is why we should make sure their lies are exposed. However trivial they may seem.