IRGC Spokesman Mocks Trump With 'You're Fired!' Video Amid US-Iran War

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched a provocative psychological warfare campaign against U.S. President Donald Trump by releasing a video directly mocking him with his signature catchphrase 'You're fired!' from The Apprentice.

The video, shared across Iranian military channels and state media on March 22, 2026, featured a spokesperson from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters delivering the pointed message in English.

Al Jazeera

The spokesperson added 'You are familiar with this sentence' before concluding with a jab at Trump's social media habits, stating 'Thank you for your attention to this matter' - a phrase Trump frequently uses in his Truth Social posts.

This unprecedented direct address represents a significant escalation in the ongoing psychological warfare between Tehran and Washington, demonstrating Iran's willingness to engage in unconventional messaging tactics that blend political satire with serious threats.

The mocking video directly responds to President Trump's aggressive 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran 'FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz' within 48 hours.

Trump warned of 'hit[ting] and obliterat[ing] their various POWER PLANTS. STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!' in his Truth Social post.

Deccan Herald

Trump's unprecedented threat to target Iran's energy infrastructure represents a significant escalation in tensions, particularly concerning given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz for global energy supplies.

Iran's response through the IRGC video demonstrates both defiance and an attempt to frame the conflict in terms that undermine Trump's authority, using his own language and catchphrases against him in a calculated psychological operation.

In a stark escalation of rhetoric, Iranian military officials declared that 'war equations are shifting rapidly' while issuing direct warnings that any attack on Iran's energy infrastructure would trigger devastating consequences.

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Hindustan Times

The IRGC specifically stated that until Iran's power plants are restored, the Strait of Hormuz would be 'completely closed' in the event of an attack, effectively weaponizing a critical global energy chokepoint.

Furthermore, Iranian officials threatened retaliatory strikes against U.S. and Israeli 'energy, IT, and desalination facilities' across the region, indicating a broadening conflict that could encompass civilian infrastructure targets.

This expansion of potential targets beyond military installations represents a dangerous threshold in the ongoing tensions, suggesting Iran is prepared to escalate the conflict into areas that could have severe humanitarian and economic consequences.

The crisis has been further inflamed by Iranian claims of military successes against U.S. and Israeli forces, with the IRGC spokesman reporting that an 'Israeli-American combat drone was shot down over Tehran during reconnaissance operations on Saturday after Iran's air defense forces successfully intercepted several enemy aircraft before it could carry out any combat missions.'

This assertion, if confirmed, would represent a significant escalation in direct military confrontation between Iran and Western/Israeli forces.

South Florida Reporter

At the same time, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf issued a separate warning on X that the region's 'critical infrastructure, energy infrastructure, and oil facilities' would be 'destroyed in an irreversible manner' if Iran's power plants were attacked.

These coordinated statements from both military and political leadership in Iran suggest a unified and deliberate strategy of deterrence through threat escalation.

The exchange represents a dangerous new phase in U.S.-Iran relations, characterized by both psychological warfare and direct military threats, with the Strait of Hormuz serving as the focal point of tensions.

“Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released a video message telling Donald Trump “you’re fired”, echoing his well-known line from The Apprentice, after he warned Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz”

The Indian Express

The IRGC's use of Trump's own catchphrases and social media language demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of both American media culture and political messaging, suggesting Iran is engaging in a calculated campaign to undermine Trump's authority both domestically and internationally.

The Indian Express

Meanwhile, the explicit threats to close the Strait and target civilian infrastructure raise concerns about potential humanitarian and economic consequences that could extend far beyond the immediate conflict zone.

As both sides escalate rhetoric and prepare for potential military action, the region stands at a critical juncture where miscalculation or miscommunication could lead to catastrophic consequences for global energy markets and regional stability.