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THU · 2026-04-02 · 15:21 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0402-49462
NSR-2026-0402-49462News Report·EN·Conflict
Iran releases mocking missile launch video after Trump threats
Iranian state media released a video on April 2, 2026, showing the launch of missiles. The missiles displayed messages that appeared to mock former U.S.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-04-02 · 15:21 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Iranian state media released a video on April 2, 2026, showing the launch of missiles. The missiles displayed messages that appeared to mock former U.S. President Donald Trump. This action followed threats made by Trump to bomb Iran "back to the Stone Ages." The video was released by Iranian state media. The purpose of the video seems to be a response to Trump's threats.
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The missile launch followed US president’s threat to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages.”
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The missiles were plastered with messages mocking Donald Trump.
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Iranian state media released footage showing the launch of missiles.
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