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- The Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe posted a scene from the Telugu action film Bhagavanth Kesari on the social media platform X. This video was shared to challenge comments made by Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly regarding potential military action against Iran.
- The embassy's post incorrectly identified the source material as Bollywood instead of Tollywood.
- This incident highlights the use of popular media in international digital diplomacy.
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Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe
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“Trump talks about annihilating Iran. But he knows Iran is not defenseless.”
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…the United States could “annihilate” Iran if regional tensions escalated. The clip shows Balakrishna single-handedly taking down a heavily armed squad using a manhole cover as a shield. It was posted with the caption: “ Trump talks about annihilating Iran. But he knows Iran is not defenseless. ” In a sarcastic jibe, the embassy claimed the Trump administration had abandoned Hollywood and was “recently watching Bollywood.” Netizens were quick to point out the gaffe. While the post referred to “Bollywood”…
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Named Iran · United States · Zimbabwe · Donald Trump · Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe · Nandamuri Balakrishna · United Nations General Assembly
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