Pro-Iranian groups have used artificial intelligence to create sophisticated internet memes targeting American audiences during the recent conflict with the United States and Israel, according to analysts. The AI-generated content, published across social media platforms, has garnered millions of views as part of what researchers describe as a propaganda campaign.

The memes demonstrate fluency in American culture and politics, featuring references to President Trump's health, internal Republican divisions, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing. One series uses the style of Lego animated movies, while another depicts an Iranian military commander rapping anti-American lyrics. The content portrays Trump as isolated and out of step internationally.

Analysts believe the sophisticated production indicates government coordination. Mahsa Alimardani of human rights group WITNESS noted that the bandwidth required for such content suggests official or unofficial cooperation with Iranian authorities, particularly given internet restrictions imposed during recent domestic protests. Iranian state media has reposted some of the content.

Separately, Iranian semiofficial news agencies published charts Thursday suggesting the Revolutionary Guard placed sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz's main shipping channel during the conflict. The charts from ISNA and Tasnim news agencies showed a "danger zone" over the Traffic Separation Scheme route used by commercial vessels, with dates covering February 28 through April 9.

The mining claims could not be independently verified, and it remains unclear whether any mines have been cleared. The charts suggested ships use alternative routes closer to Iran's mainland near Larak Island, a path some vessels were observed taking during the conflict. Analysts view both the memes and mining charts as pressure tactics following an uneasy two-week ceasefire announced Wednesday, with both the U.S. and Iran claiming victory in the conflict.