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Iran's Animation Portrays Trump Starting War After School Strike

3/12/2026

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Iran Animates War

Iran's Revayat-e Fath institute released a Lego-style animation depicting a toy version of U.S. President Donald Trump initiating war after a school strike Iran says was carried out by the United States and Israel.
The video has gained traction on social media and seeks international outreach.
It ends with a tribute to students allegedly killed, framing the strike as a response to 'Zionist and American terrorists'.

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US-Iran Propaganda Clash

The US-Iran conflict has escalated, with both sides using pop culture for propaganda.
The United States shared videos blending military strikes with footage from video games like Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto.
Experts warn that this approach blurs the line between reality and gaming.
Dr. Lukasz Olejnik emphasizes that such techniques are serious and can lead to real-world consequences, including diplomatic confusion from AI-generated content.

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Iran Animates War

Iran's Revayat-e Fath institute released a Lego-style animation depicting a toy version of U.S. President Donald Trump initiating war after a school strike Iran says was carried out by the United States and Israel.
The video has gained traction on social media and seeks international outreach.
It ends with a tribute to students allegedly killed, framing the strike as a response to 'Zionist and American terrorists'.

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