Citing infractions of its platform policies, YouTube removed a channel associated with a pro-Iranian group that was making popular Lego-style AI videos that ridiculed Donald Trump.

According to a YouTube representative, the channel, run by a group called Explosive Media, was removed on March 27 for violating policies regarding spam, dishonest business practices, and scams.

During the ongoing US-Iran conflict, Explosive Media—which claims to be independent but is widely suspected of having ties to Iran—became well-known for its satirical animations that received millions of online views.

The group chastised the platform for the suspension, writing on X: “Seriously! Are our LEGO-inspired animations genuinely violent? The group still shares its content on other platforms, such as X and Telegram, in spite of the removal. Although other accounts are still active, its presence on Instagram has also been restricted.

The videos typically portray Trump as a cartoonish figure with exaggerated features, often placing him in satirical or humiliating scenarios. One widely shared clip referenced the phrase “Trump always chickens out,” depicting a fictionalised version of events involving global leaders and military conflict.

Analysts say such content reflects a growing trend of using stylised, meme-driven animations as a form of information warfare, sometimes described as the “Legofication” of propaganda.

The English-language focus of the videos suggests they are aimed at international audiences, particularly given that platforms like X are restricted within Iran. At the same time, reports of limited internet access inside the country have raised further questions about how such content is produced and distributed.

Explosive Media has denied any ties to the Iranian government, dismissing the claims as “media distortion,” even as scrutiny around its activities continues.