At first glance they look like they could be scenes out of a Lego movie, although more vivid and fast-paced.
But these viral AI videos inspired by the instantly recognisable Lego aesthetic feature dying children, fighter jets and US President Donald Trump – and are in fact pro-Iran propaganda.
For our new BBC podcast, Top Comment, we spoke to a representative of Explosive Media, one of the key accounts generating these clips. He wanted us to refer to him as Mr Explosive.
Iran’s new Lego video is characterically impressive propaganda. Epstein, oil politics, antisemitic tropes – all delivered through an iconic Western brand.
As ever, the goal is to exploit Western cultural divisions. As ever, it succeeds. pic.twitter.com/VVRYkjwvCY
— David Patrikarakos (@dpatrikarakos) April 10, 2026
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