Pro-Iran Explosive Media trolls Trump with AI-generated Lego cartoons

Shortly after President Donald Trump declared he would not obliterate an entire civilization, a group of young Iranian activists sprang into action. Operating under the name Explosive Media, they finalized their latest creation: an AI-generated video featuring Lego-style figures of Trump and leaders from Gulf nations. In this playful yet pointed animation, a mini-figure of Trump is depicted in humorous scenarios, including a scene where Iranian officials are shown pressing a large red button labeled "back to the stone age," and Trump is portrayed throwing a chair at U.S. generals. This video is just one of many that the pro-Iran group has produced since the onset of the war in February, with several garnering millions of views across popular platforms. Unlike previous Lego-themed videos released by Iranian government accounts, Explosive Media’s productions are notably more intricate and well-scripted. The team comprises adept young creators who seem to have a firm grasp of both the Internet and American cultural nuances. Some critics have suggested that the group may be connected to the Iranian government, but the creators have not confirmed this. One anonymous member of Explosive Media shared, "We were almost certain Trump would back down; it was clear to us. We were prepared for this scenario and had content ready in advance. We just made a few adjustments and released it." The team even incorporated references to Iran's recent ceasefire proposal, including a segment where a Lego Trump, alongside the proposal document, is seen sobbing while holding a white flag and munching on a taco—an inside joke suggesting that Trump tends to back down. Within hours of Trump’s statement, the video was shared on Explosive Media’s X account and Telegram channel, accompanied by the caption: "IRAN WON! The way to crush imperialism has been shown to the world. Trump Surrendered. TACO will always remain TACO."