"The Iranian ambassador, Reza Amiri Moghadam, responded to questions about the ongoing blockade of the strait of Hormuz by the US with an elegant and irony-laden reference to Jane Austen. It's a truth universally acknowledged, said the ambassador, that a single country in possession of a large civilisation, will not negotiate under threat and force."
"From the Iranian embassy in Ghana, a steady stream of trolling social media posts designed to turn Trump's mockery around and send it back at him. After the US president's recent spat with the pope, an excitable social media manager at the Iranian mission to Ghana posted a satirical note addressed to, Dear Italy, in which it offered itself as a replacement friend for the US."
"The subsequent list of Iran's qualifications as a premium ally, including 7,000 years of civilisation, a shared love of poetry, architecture, and food that takes longer to prepare than Trump's attention span absolutely landed."
Iranian diplomats have effectively utilized humor to respond to Donald Trump's actions during ongoing international tensions. The Iranian ambassador in Pakistan referenced Jane Austen to highlight the futility of negotiating under threat. Meanwhile, the Iranian embassy in Ghana engaged in social media trolling, offering itself as a replacement ally for the US after Trump's spat with the pope. Their posts included witty remarks about Iran's long history and cultural ties, showcasing their ability to maintain decorum while delivering pointed critiques.
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