"Iran Is My Client"... Man Behind Anti-American 'Lego' Videos Speaks Out

"Only 13% of President Trump's Statements Are True"

Claims That Massacred Protesters Were Victims of a Coup

During the Iran crisis, a man who created anti-American propaganda videos using the modular block toy "Lego" gave an interview to the BBC. These propaganda videos have recently become popular online, especially among non-Western audiences.

After the U.S. and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran, "anti-American propaganda videos" using Lego began circulating on YouTube and other social networking services (SNS). The videos use Lego characters to portray Iranian and American soldiers, humorously depicting the current international situation. Most of the content supports Iran or criticizes U.S. political scandals and inhumane military actions.

A clip from a video produced by Explosive Media. Screenshot from the BBC homepage

The videos have gained significant popularity among users from non-Western backgrounds. Although several SNS platforms have deleted these videos for violating their operational policies, users have rapidly re-uploaded and shared them.

The creator who made and distributed these videos is a man of unknown nationality, known online as "Explosive Media." He gave an interview to the BBC on the 12th (local time).

When asked by a BBC reporter about any connections to the Iranian government, Explosive Media denied it, stating, "I am a completely independent activist." However, he admitted, "The Iranian theocratic government is my 'client.'"

Explosive Media explained that he uses Lego-style graphics in his videos "because it is a universal language." He also claimed that his work aims to "show the public the confrontation between Iran, which seeks truth and freedom, and cannibals."

The BBC pointed out that most of Explosive Media's videos are fake, but Explosive Media countered by saying, "Only 13% of President Trump's statements are true." He also dismissed allegations that the Iranian government had massacred over 30,000 protesters, claiming it was "a coup funded by President Trump."

Experts have identified Explosive Media and similar fake media production companies as part of Iran's propaganda tactics. Dr. Tine Munk of Nottingham Trent University analyzed, "Iran's tactics are a defensive meme war," and added, "Iran believes that with such tactics, it can confront the United States."

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