Viral pro-Iran AI memes blur lines between propaganda and entertainment

Iranian-American creator Mahdi Hemmat is gaining millions of views with AI-generated, Lego-style rap videos that blend satire, pop culture and political messaging about the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. While presented as entertainment, the content promotes pro-Iran narratives and criticism of Donald Trump, illustrating how digital creators are shaping opinion and reaching younger Western audiences online.