"Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a spokesman for the Revolutionary Guard, mocked Trump by saying, 'Trump, you are fired,' while echoing his favorite phrase, 'Thank you for your attention to this matter.'"
"Iran's leaders have adopted Trump's tactics, from negotiating demands to online mockery, indicating a strategic understanding of his behavior."
"Iranian embassies have posted cartoons mocking Trump's negotiating position and aired A.I.-generated propaganda videos that depict Iran winning the war."
"The Persian translation of Trump's 1987 book, The Art of the Deal, has gained traction in Iran, reflecting a fascination with his approach."
Iran has adopted tactics and rhetoric similar to those of Donald Trump, including mockery and maximalist negotiating demands. Iranian leaders, such as Ebrahim Zolfaghari, have publicly mocked Trump, echoing his phrases. The Persian translation of Trump's book, The Art of the Deal, has gained popularity in Iran. Iranian embassies have utilized social media to shape perceptions of the war, posting cartoons and propaganda videos that portray Iran favorably, mirroring the U.S. administration's own media strategies.
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