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Pro-Iran Propagandist Defends Controversial Videos Amid Ties to Tehran

4/16/2026

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Propagandist Defends Videos

The BBC interviewed "Mr. Explosive," a creator of pro-Iran propaganda videos, who says the Iranian regime is a customer of Explosive Media.
He claims independence but acknowledges ties to Tehran.
His Lego-based videos have gained traction on social media in Iran and Russia.
He dismissed protests as a "Trump-funded coup," defended his work as honorable, and rejected antisemitism accusations as anti-Zionist.
The reliability of his claims is low.

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Iran's Propaganda Mockery

Iran's AI-generated Lego-style videos promote Tehran's narrative amid conflicts with Israel and the U.S. by mocking U.S. President Donald Trump.
The content propagates conspiracy theories, including antisemitic tropes.
The New Yorker praised the creativity of these videos, while CNBC described them as regime-aligned propaganda.
The evolving propaganda risks normalizing misinformation and amplifying misleading narratives through media coverage.

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Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979, which overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, established a theocratic regime led by Ayatollah Khomeini. This regime utilized state-controlled media to propagate anti-Western narratives and consolidate power. Today, figures like "Mr. Explosive" use social media to echo these historical propaganda efforts, raising concerns about misinformation and its implications for international relations, particularly with the U.S. and Israel.

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Propagandist Defends Videos

The BBC interviewed "Mr. Explosive," a creator of pro-Iran propaganda videos, who says the Iranian regime is a customer of Explosive Media.
He claims independence but acknowledges ties to Tehran.
His Lego-based videos have gained traction on social media in Iran and Russia.
He dismissed protests as a "Trump-funded coup," defended his work as honorable, and rejected antisemitism accusations as anti-Zionist.
The reliability of his claims is low.

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