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Iran-backed Lego AI propaganda channel claims regime behind Graham's death, threatens Laura Loomer

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  • An Iranian regime-backed propaganda channel, 'Explosive Media,' used AI-generated Lego videos to claim responsibility for Senator Lindsey Graham's death and threaten Laura Loomer.
  • The video depicted Graham dying of a heart attack after being scared by a shadowy figure, with Loomer appearing next on a checklist.
  • The channel's operator admitted the Iranian regime is a 'client,' and the outlet has been previously banned by YouTube.

An Iranian regime-backed propaganda outlet known as 'Explosive Media' has released AI-generated Lego videos, claiming responsibility for the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham and issuing threats against American right-wing activist Laura Loomer. The video, initially posted on X (formerly Twitter) and also available on Telegram, depicts Senator Graham at home, experiencing a fatal heart attack after being frightened by a shadowy figure. A medic is shown ticking Graham's name off a checklist, with 'Laura' appearing next on the list, which Loomer interpreted as a direct death threat.

SUDDEN ILLNESS. Lindsey Graham is Dead! Iran Lego is ready :) Who's next?

— Explosive MediaThe caption accompanying the AI-generated Lego video on Telegram, which claimed responsibility for Senator Graham's death and implied threats to others.

Loomer stated on X that the propaganda channel also published a subsequent video titled 'Bullseye Loomer,' reinforcing what she believes are death threats from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). She directly blames the IRGC for the production of these videos. The propaganda channel, in response to the video's removal from X, posted on Telegram, "They removed this video after 1.9M views and locked our X account. But I don't think that's going to bring Lindsey back to life."

'Explosive Media' also targeted other pro-Trump and pro-Israel political commentators, including Mark Levin, Miriam Adelson, Randy Fine, and Ben Shapiro, creating Lego figures for each. The operator of the propaganda channel, known as 'Mr Explosive,' confirmed to the BBC during military operations that the "regime is a client." A recurring theme in the channel's propaganda involves blaming Israel and the U.S. for a strike on a girls' school in Minab.

They removed this video after 1.9M views and locked our X account. But I don't think that's going to bring Lindsey back to life.

— Explosive MediaThe propaganda channel's comment on Telegram after their video was removed from X.

The outlet has faced consequences for its content; YouTube banned the channel in April, according to a spokesperson for the video hosting site. The use of AI-generated Lego animations represents a novel and disturbing method for disseminating state-sponsored propaganda and threats.

the regime is a client.

— Mr ExplosiveThe operator of 'Explosive Media' confirmed the Iranian regime's involvement to the BBC.
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