In a dramatic escalation of rhetoric, Iran has invoked Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic dialogue to counter US President Donald Trump’s assertions. Following Trump’s claims that Iran is desperate for a deal and that its naval capabilities are decimated, the Iranian Consulate General in Mumbai delivered a cinematic retort: “Abhi toh sirf trailer hai, picture abhi baaki hai” (This is just the trailer, the movie is yet to come).

The ‘Red Bees’ Stinger: In a provocative post on X (formerly Twitter), the Iranian official referred to their high-speed missile boats as the “Red Bees of the Persian Gulf.” While Trump has been insisting that the Iranian Navy is “finished,” the consulate clarified that their forces are merely “warming up” for what lies ahead.

A Swarm Warning: The post warned that the US would soon realize how a “swarm of bees” can quickly overwhelm an opponent. By dismissing Trump’s narrative as premature, Iran signaled that its military readiness is at its peak. This cinematic exchange highlights the deepening rift and the unconventional psychological warfare currently playing out between Washington and Tehran.