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‘Get a grip’: How Iranian embassies mocked Trump’s vulgar threat

‘Get a grip’: How Iranian embassies mocked Trump’s vulgar threat

Summary

President Donald Trump threatened Iran with bombing its infrastructure unless it opened the Strait of Hormuz, which has affected global oil prices. In response, Iranian embassies worldwide launched a social media campaign mocking Trump's language and mental state. The campaign included sarcastic remarks and memes about the situation.

Key Facts

  • President Trump made a threat on social media to Iran about the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The Strait's near closure has led to higher oil prices.
  • Iranian embassies across the world responded with a mocking social media campaign.
  • Embassies used sarcastic language, memes, and references to suggest Trump is mentally unfit.
  • The Iranian embassy in Zimbabwe jokingly said they "lost the keys" to the Strait.
  • References were made to Jeffrey Epstein in some responses.
  • The 25th Amendment, which deals with removing a president deemed unfit, was mentioned.
  • President Trump was linked to the Epstein files, though he denies wrongdoing.

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