Svmuu News President Trump threatened Iran on social media using profanity, demanding it open the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian embassies and consulates in multiple countries have responded with mocking posts.
The Iranian Embassy in India stated: "Cursing and insults are the behavior of sore losers and children. Get a grip, old man!"
The Iranian Embassy in Zimbabwe released a list of "Presidential Etiquette," including "using respectful and restrained language in public remarks" and "conducting oneself with dignity, reflecting the seriousness of the office."
The Iranian Embassy in the UK quoted American writer Mark Twain: "It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt."
The Iranian Embassy in South Africa appealed to the American public: "To be honest, smart Americans should at least do something to preserve their own dignity." (Jin10)