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Iranian Embassies Mock Trump to Engage Younger Audiences

4/11/2026

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After U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian embassy in Zimbabwe quipped, "We’ve lost the keys."
Since February attacks by the U.S. and Israel, Iranian embassies, especially in South Africa, have used social media to mock Trump.
Analysts say the approach aims to win over younger audiences unfamiliar with Iran's history, while other African embassies flatter host nations to show support.

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After U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian embassy in Zimbabwe quipped, "We’ve lost the keys."
Since February attacks by the U.S. and Israel, Iranian embassies, especially in South Africa, have used social media to mock Trump.
Analysts say the approach aims to win over younger audiences unfamiliar with Iran's history, while other African embassies flatter host nations to show support.