Explosive Media, an activist collective, dropped a Lego‑style, AI-generated clip moments after President Donald Trump said he would not “wipe out a whole civilization.” The film shows a Trump mini‑figure colluding with Gulf leaders, an Iranian officer slamming a red “back to the stone age” button, and Trump hurling a chair at U.S. generals. Within hours the video hit the group’s X and Telegram feeds.

Since February, the group has uploaded more than a dozen similar videos, many racking up millions of views on TikTok, X and Instagram. Unlike earlier Iranian state‑sponsored Lego clips, Explosive Media’s pieces are scripted, feature original rap tracks and English subtitles, and display a nuanced grasp of American meme culture. Critics note the team’s apparent access to the Iranian internet, hinting at possible government links.

Explosive Media claims over 2.5 million followers across Iranian messaging platforms, suggesting a sizable audience beyond Iran’s borders. By packaging geopolitical drama into bite‑size Lego cartoons, the collective transforms a complex war narrative into shareable content that resonates with disaffected U.S. viewers. The campaign demonstrates how AI‑enhanced satire can become a potent tool for foreign influence operations.