Iran has derided Donald Trump’s recent comparisons to Jesus Christ by releasing a video depicting him being cast into hell. The provocative video from Tehran comes amidst Trump’s ongoing dispute with Pope Leo, sparked by an AI-generated image showing Trump as Jesus that he shared on social media. In response, Iran’s video takes the portrayal a step further, showing Jesus himself descending from heaven to consign Trump to hell.

The footage shows Trump’s supporters transitioning from admiration to shock as Jesus strikes the US president, causing him to fall into a fiery pit. Trump has not directly addressed the video but attempted to clarify his original post, claiming he thought he was depicted as a doctor, not a religious figure. He later removed the post, stating it caused confusion among viewers.

Meanwhile, Trump and Pope Leo are engaged in a heated exchange, with Trump criticizing the pontiff for being “weak on crime” and urging him to focus on his role as a spiritual leader rather than a politician. Their clash escalated following the Pope’s Easter message condemning war, which Trump interpreted as a rebuke of his policies towards Iran.

In response, the Pope emphasized his commitment to promoting peace and criticized the use of force, leading to further tensions between the two. Vice President JD Vance, a devout Catholic, cautioned the Pope about delving into theological matters, citing the long-standing tradition of just war theory to justify conflicts.

Throughout the unfolding controversy, both sides have stood their ground, with the Pope reaffirming his stance on peace and Trump maintaining his tough rhetoric towards Iran.