The global trend of “World War 3” emerged after an airstrike, ordered by President Trump, resulted in the death of the commander of Iran’s Quds Force. Earlier today, the Pentagon confirmed the killing of Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force unit, and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy head of the Iran-backed Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), in the attack at Baghdad International Airport.
Amid expectations of Iran’s response to the attack, social media is inundated with reactions and discussions of a potential ‘World War 3’ if the situation is not managed properly.
The reactions on social media, including memes and tweets, reflect the seriousness and humor surrounding the escalating situation.
Some of the social media posts capture the mix of anxiety and humor that has emerged in response to the potentially serious consequences of the airstrike. The potential for conflict between the US and Iran has sparked widespread discussion and speculation about the broader implications and possible outcomes.