Between Headlines and Hashtags: How Humor and Social Media Are Calming War Fears Around Iran

In recent weeks, conversations about the possibility of conflict involving Iran have drifted between serious geopolitical analysis and the kind of group-chat humor normally reserved for delayed flights and unpredictable weather. Analysts discuss troop movements and diplomatic cables, while ordinary citizens refresh their news feeds with one hand and send memes with the other. The atmosphere is tense, but not without its peculiar brand of wit.