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We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda

Explosive Media is creating viral, Lego-style AI videos that promote pro-Iran propaganda. The videos depict scenes of conflict, political figures, and social issues, often portraying Iran as resisting global oppression from the United States.

BBC News - WorldFiled 2026-04-11 · 23:13 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda
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Explosive Media is creating viral, Lego-style AI videos that promote pro-Iran propaganda. The videos depict scenes of conflict, political figures, and social issues, often portraying Iran as resisting global oppression from the United States. A representative of Explosive Media, identified as Mr. Explosive, admitted to the BBC that the Iranian regime is a "customer," despite previous claims of independence. The videos, while unsubtle, are widely shared and commented on across social media platforms. The propaganda aims to convey Iran's message of resistance against perceived global oppressors, particularly the United States, by using recognizable and engaging visuals. The videos cover topics from US politics to global social issues.

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Explosive Media previously claimed to be 'totally independent'.

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Mr. Explosive admits the Iranian regime is a 'customer'.

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Explosive Media creates pro-Iran propaganda videos using a Lego-inspired aesthetic.

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The videos' message is that Iran is resisting a global oppressor: the United States.

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At first glance they look like they could be scenes out of a Lego movie, although more vivid and fast-paced.But these viral AI videos inspired by the instantly recognisable Lego aesthetic feature dying children, fighter jets and US President Donald Trump - and are in fact pro-Iran propaganda.For our new BBC podcast, Top Comment, we spoke to a representative of Explosive Media, one of the key accounts generating these clips. He wanted us to refer to him as Mr Explosive.He's a savvy social media operator who initially denies working for the Iranian government. In previous interviews the outlet has said it is "totally independent". But upon further questioning, Mr Explosive admits the regime is a "customer" - something he's never before confirmed publicly. The overriding message of these videos is that Iran is resisting what it sees as an almighty global oppressor: the United States.The clips are garish and not subtle at all - but that hasn't put a dent in how vigorously people are sharing and commenting on them.In one of the videos, Donald Trump falls through a whirlwind of "Epstein file" documents as rap lyrics tell us "the secrets are leaking, the pressure is rising".In another, George Floyd can be seen under a policeman's boot as we hear Iran is "standing here for everyone your system ever wronged".
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