11.02.2026 15:20
Iran released a propaganda video created with artificial intelligence containing a strong message directed at the United States. In the video, a fleet of warships sent by former U.S. President Donald Trump to the Middle East is destroyed in a coordinated attack by Iranian forces. The video was shared through social media accounts close to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Iran sent a strong message to the United States by releasing a striking propaganda video created with artificial intelligence. The video shows the "fleet" of warships sent by former U.S. President Donald Trump to the Middle East being destroyed in a coordinated attack by Iranian forces.
The approximately two-and-a-half-minute clip, reminiscent of video game graphics, was shared through social media accounts close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The footage targets the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and accompanying warships belonging to the U.S. as they advance in the Arabian Sea.
The video begins by showing the American navy sailing in the sea during a dark evening. Then, Iranian fighter jets fly over the ships. Subsequent scenes feature Iranian military officials examining radar screens.
In the montage, missiles are launched from the Iranian coast, drones, patrol boats, and submarines surround U.S. ships. As a result, the aircraft carrier is shown being hit and sunk. The video ends with scenes of Iranian soldiers celebrating the operation while panicked American soldiers flee.
Experts point out that this video serves more as a psychological warfare tool rather than a depiction of a real attack. It is noted that the message is directed at U.S. soldiers, Gulf countries, and the Iranian public, emphasizing that Tehran will not back down under military pressure.
The release of the video coincided with a period when indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. were ongoing in Oman. Therefore, some circles view the video as a deliberate propaganda move by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Other commentators argue that it warns of a potential conflict that could escalate into a major crisis affecting the entire region.
Another development that heightened tensions occurred recently. It was claimed that a U.S. F-35 fighter jet shot down an Iranian drone flying near the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has recently drawn attention with his harsh statements towards Iran. Trump frequently threatens military intervention, citing the security forces' harsh response to protests in Iran as justification.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged in a recent statement that the loss of life during the protests has caused great pain among the people. However, he did not directly take responsibility for the security forces. Pezeshkian asserted that Iran does not wish to conflict with its people and is not pursuing nuclear weapons.
On the other hand, Trump wants to force Iran into an agreement regarding its nuclear program. Last month, he announced that a large naval fleet led by the USS Abraham Lincoln was sent to the Middle East, stating that they could carry out a "strong and swift" military intervention if necessary.
Iran's religious leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei firmly rejected demands to halt uranium enrichment. Recent talks held in Oman also ended without results. While Iran stated that only nuclear issues could be discussed, the U.S. wants ballistic missiles and pressures related to protests to be on the agenda as well.
After the talks stalled, Trump threatened that a heavy military operation could be conducted against Iran if no agreement was reached.
All these developments occurred during the days when Iran was celebrating the 47th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The country's administration is facing both U.S. pressure and ongoing protests across the nation.
The International Atomic Energy Agency, affiliated with the United Nations, announced that it has been unable to monitor Iran's nuclear activities on-site for months.
Meanwhile, while Iranian state television broadcast images of tens of thousands of people taking to the streets to support the government, witnesses reported that slogans of "Death to the Dictator" were heard from some homes in Tehran at the same time.