US EditionYouTube suspends pro-Iran channel posting Lego-style clips trolling Trump
YouTube said the channel violated spam and deceptive-practices rules after its clips drew millions of views across social platforms.
- YouTube suspended a channel called Explosive Media, known for pro-Iran Lego-style AI videos mocking US President Donald Trump, on March 27, 2026.
- Explosive Media describes itself as independent but is suspected of ties to the Iranian regime and is known for promoting conspiracy theories and antisemitic tropes.
- Some media outlets have been criticized for uncritically covering Explosive Media as independent media, while others have exposed its propaganda nature and factual inaccuracies.
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Why Tehran & Lego can consider talking
Iran's AI-generated propaganda videos featuring Lego-like figures have become popular online. This unexpected move has given the Danish toy company Lego a wider global audience. At the same time, the Islamic government in Iran is using this imagery to present a less severe international image. The use of childlike visuals with stern messages creates a unique spectacle.
Iran's LEGO animations crushed enemy war narratives – so YouTube banned them
Iranian creators used AI-assisted LEGO-style animations to counter US-Israeli war narratives, but YouTube banned their channel while the BBC led a smear campaign to justify censorship, proving how devastating it was for the enemy.
Pro-Iranian groups use AI videos to influence the discourse in the war with the US and Israel.
The platform refers to a violation of its rules on "spams, deceptive practices and scams".
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