Visual platforms like
Instagram and
TikTok have further transformed political humor into a multimedia phenomenon. Creators use short videos, parody skits, and symbolic imagery to depict Iran–U.S. relations as an ongoing cycle of confrontation and negotiation. In these productions, geopolitical conflict is sometimes framed as a dysfunctional relationship, complete with metaphors of breakups, reconciliations, and repeated misunderstandings. Such analogies make distant diplomatic events feel relatable and emotionally accessible.
