Iranian Media Mocks Trump, Threatens Internet Cables

Iranian media outlets are deriding U.S. President Donald Trump, comparing him to a "compulsive gambler" and threatening to sever internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz if Iranian infrastructure is attacked. State-affiliated newspapers portrayed the Pakistani Army Chief's visit to Tehran as a failure, with one reporting he returned "empty-handed." The Revolutionary Guard issued a stark warning, stating, "We will surprise America and its allies" with further actions.

Newspapers like Kayhan, considered a mouthpiece for the regime, mocked Trump's perceived losses against Iran and highlighted rising oil prices, attributing them to Iran's response to American actions. An Iranian security official stated that if senior officials are killed, American political targets and their infrastructure would be considered legitimate targets. This official also indicated that Iran views the economic and naval blockade, along with air restrictions, as a continuation of military aggression and considers itself already at war with the U.S.

The newspaper Javan prominently featured a threat against internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz, quoting Yadollah Javani, an assistant to the Revolutionary Guard Commander for Political Affairs, who warned that these cables would be targeted if Iranian infrastructure is damaged. Revolutionary Guard spokesman Hossein Motahabi further elaborated on a shift in military doctrine, stating that Iran would not only retaliate but also attack in response to any aggression, ensuring the enemy understands the power of their actions.

Another publication, Vatan Emrooz, depicted Trump and the U.S. flag burning, framing the opposition to war with Iran as a central issue in the American elections. The paper also suggested that the consequences of a war against Iran could lead to unprecedented economic unrest and protests in Western capitals.