An Iranian group called Explosive Media has gained global attention for its Lego-style animated videos that criticize the United States and former President Donald Trump. One of its most-watched productions, released on March 29, depicts victims of US actions worldwide, from enslaved Black Americans to those killed in Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Iran Air Flight 655. The video ends with collapsing statues of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under the slogan “One Vengeance for All.” The Tehran-based group’s YouTube channel was later deleted by Google for allegedly promoting violence, a claim the creators dispute.

Explosive Media, composed of ten young Iranians aged 19 to 25, uses rap beats and symbolic colors to convey messages of resistance and justice. The group says it operates independently, though some state-affiliated media purchase its content. Analysts told Al Jazeera that such videos help Iran challenge Western-dominated narratives, using humor and cultural symbols to appeal to global audiences. The trend has spread to Pakistan, where local creators have produced similar Lego-themed videos.

Experts suggest Iran’s digital campaign aims to influence public opinion rather than achieve military success, using creative propaganda to counter US messaging online.