‘Picture abhi baaki hai’: Iran Consulate in Mumbai mocks Trump’s naval ‘blockade’ with viral Shah Rukh Khan dialogue

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The Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai responded to US President Donald Trump's naval blockade announcement with social media posts mocking American military claims. Using a Shah Rukh Khan movie dialogue, the consulate questioned Trump's statements about Iran's navy. Iran emphasized its control over the Strait of Hormuz and described its fast-attack naval forces as the 'red bees of the Persian Gulf.' The Iranian Embassy in South Africa created AI-generated content satirizing Trump's blockade threats. Tensions escalated after a deadline for the blockade expired Monday.

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