Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:08am on 15 Apr 2026,Wednesday International
A viral diplomatic spat erupted after Donald Trump deleted an AI-generated image portraying himself in imagery resembling Jesus Christ, claiming it depicted him as a doctor. The Iranian Embassy in Tajikistan responded with a satirical “Jesus climax” video, showing Jesus knocking Trump into hell, amplifying online backlash. Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the post as offensive, while Iranian diplomatic channels escalated the narrative through memes. The episode highlights the growing role of AI-driven propaganda and “digital diplomacy” in geopolitical conflicts, particularly amid the ongoing US-Iran tensions, where narrative warfare increasingly complements traditional military and diplomatic strategies.
