A series of artificial intelligence-fueled animated videos produced by an overseas firm has spread across social media, racking up millions of views while seeking to exploit legitimate questions about President Donald Trump’s chaotic statements, the Epstein files and Israel’s influence on U.S. foreign policy.

“These new technologies have given Iran an ability to leverage culture in a way that they never have been able to before,” said Emma Briant, a British expert on information warfare and propaganda. “Even five years ago, trying to make something that was culturally entertaining and sticky to a Western audience would be very, very difficult.”

Unlike a lot of heavy-handed Iranian propaganda, the videos are catchy and visually appealing, deftly using the colorful cartoon imagery and rap lyrics to soften extreme claims. 

One video opens with Lego versions of Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a devil figure sitting together examining a folder labeled “Epstein file.” Trump then pushes a button, launching a missile with a U.S. flag.  The missile hits an Iranian school.  

And it’s set to rap music.

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