‘Get a grip’: How Iranian embassies mocked Trump’s vulgar threat

On April 5, 2026, US President Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden threat to Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz or else bridges and power plants would be bombed. In response, Iran dismissed the threats as 'stupid' while its diplomatic missions worldwide mocked Trump on social media. This escalation follows Trump's earlier threat to send Iran back to the 'Stone Ages' unless a deal was reached to end the war.