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In response to Trump’s extreme pressure on social media, Iran has replied with a combination of “official tough retaliation + global diplomatic mockery.” Here is the full picture of the event:

Trump’s threats: an ultimatum and a “profanity post”

On April 5, Trump made consecutive posts on his social platform “Truth Social,” with the core threats as follows:

Set a “Day of Destruction”: He claimed that April 7 (Eastern Time) will be Iran’s “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day,” hinting at a large-scale bombing of Iran’s civilian infrastructure.

Swear-word pressure: He demanded that Iran “open that damn strait (Strait of Hormuz),” and threatened that if they refuse, Iran will “live in hell.”

Background: This is his second time postponing the “final deadline” for action against Iran, intended to force Iran to back down on energy and shipping route issues.

Iran’s response: from official statements to global “mockery”

1. Official formal retaliation (Tehran)

Labeling as war crimes: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kananî condemned Trump’s remarks as a “criminal mentality,” a blatant violation of international law, equivalent to incitement of war crimes.

Military warning: Iran’s senior military leadership clearly stated that it is ready for defense and counterattacks, making sure the aggressors pay a heavy price.

2. “Showy” mockery by Iranian embassies worldwide (diplomatic counterattack)

Iran’s embassies to various countries around the world launched a “humiliating-style” counterattack on social media (such as the X platform). They replied to Trump with highly creative copy:

Embassy in Austria: “When you listen to what he says, close your eyes… you can almost see a Stone Age cave-dweller wearing a zebra-skin and waving a wooden club.”

Embassy in India: Comparing his conduct to “a kid who can’t accept losing” (a sore loser kid).

Embassy in Thailand: Mocking him for “paying attention to his choice of words,” implying that he lacks basic civility and cultural refinement.

Embassy in Finland: Criticizing him for “not knowing social media etiquette and basic morality.”

Embassy in Zimbabwe / South Africa: In response to the threat to “open the strait,” they quipped that “the key got lost,” or “the key is under the flowerpot, but we only share it with friends.”

Impact on the market and the situation

Geopolitical risk: Even though the language is harsh, the market generally believes this is Trump’s “deal-making art” and extreme pressure, aimed at adding leverage for negotiations. While the probability of a real military conflict exists, both sides keep their restraint and stay within red lines.

Asset volatility: Messages like this can push up oil prices and safe-haven assets (such as gold and the US dollar) in the short term, but if the situation does not meaningfully escalate, the market will gradually absorb this “bluster” risk.

Conclusion: This is a “psychological war on social media.” Trump tried to create panic with vulgar language, while Iran used its diplomats’ “poison-tongued” responses to dismantle his authority and weaken the credibility of his threats.