Iranian Embassies Mock Trumps Vulgar Threat to Iran

US President Donald Trump issued a statement on April 5, warning Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face consequences. The threat was accompanied by profanity and a reference to divine retribution. In response, Iranian diplomatic missions worldwide launched a social media campaign targeting Trump’s language and mental acuity.

The campaign began with responses from Iranian embassies in various countries, including London, Pretoria, New Delhi, Moscow, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Bulgaria, and Tajikistan. The posts used sarcasm to mock Trump’s language and tone, often referencing his use of profanity and making light of his demands.

One notable exchange involved the Iranian embassy in Zimbabwe responding to Trump’s demand to “Open the Strait” with a casual remark about losing the keys. The post quickly gained traction across continents. Other embassies chimed in, sharing satirical memes and jokes that poked fun at Trump’s language and mental acuity.

Some posts also referenced other public figures, including convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial for sex trafficking charges. The Iranian embassy in Bulgaria shared a post referencing Epstein’s death, suggesting that doors open for friends who have “good” connections.

The online campaign focused on painting Trump as mentally unfit and unhinged. Some posts referenced the US constitutional provision for removing a sitting president deemed unfit for office, while others quoted British broadcaster Piers Morgan, who called Trump’s tweet “embarrassing”.

In London, the Iranian embassy posted a Persian poem about the dangers of placing a sword in the hands of a madman, accompanied by a quote from Mark Twain. Other diplomatic missions targeted Trump’s use of profanities and religious references.

The campaign highlights the differing responses to Trump’s statement from Iranian diplomats worldwide.

Source: Al Jazeera