Iran has lashed back at US President Donald Trump after he endorsed a post describing India and China as “hellholes,” hitting him with a tongue‑in‑cheek social‑media riposte that includes the line “kabhi India aa ke dekho” (“come to India once and see”).
What Iran’s NDTV‑linked post says
- Iran’s Consulate General in Mumbai posted a short video highlighting Maharashtra’s cultural landmarks, heritage sites, and scenic geography, framing it as a possible “cultural detox” for Trump.
- The accompanying caption mocks Trump’s remark, suggesting that a visit to India would help him understand why calling such a diverse, historic society a “hellhole” is ridiculous and ignorant.
The diplomatic row in brief
- Trump reshared a hostile podcast transcript that called India and China “hellholes” in the context of US immigration and citizenship debates, triggering sharp criticism from both New Delhi and Beijing.
- The Indian government called the comment “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste,” while the US Embassy has tried to contain the fallout by saying Trump privately views India as a “great country” and a close partner.
Iran’s jab is thus both a defence of India and China – describing them as “cradles of civilisation” – and a pointed jab at Trump’s confrontational style, positioning Tehran as a rhetorical ally to the Global South in the row.
