‘Same Bull. Same Bully.’: Iran FM Trolls Bolton With ’10-Year Challenge’ Meme

on September 10, 2018 in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 10: U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton speaks at a Federalist Society luncheon September 10, 2018 in Washington, DC. During his remarks, Bolton announced the United States will not... WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 10: U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton speaks at a Federalist Society luncheon September 10, 2018 in Washington, DC. During his remarks, Bolton announced the United States will not cooperate with the International Criminal Court, and that the Trump administration intends to close the P.L.O. Mission in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister has mocked the U.S. national security adviser’s calls for a strike on Iran, in a play on the viral 10-year challenge meme on social media.

In a tweet Friday, Mohammad Javad Zarif posted the titles of two separate articles by John Bolton from 2009 and 2019, both calling for strikes on Iran.

“Same bull. Same bully. Same delusion,” Zarif wrote.

Earlier this week, reports surfaced that Bolton asked the Pentagon in September to prepare military options for attacking Iran after attacks on U.S. diplomatic sites in Iraq.

Social media users taking the 10-year challenge are comparing their profile photos from 2009 and 2019.

Tensions between Iran and the U.S. have been heightened after President Donald Trump withdrew America from the nuclear deal and re-imposed sanctions on Iran.

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  1. “Same bull. Same bully. Same delusion,” Zarif wrote.

    So he’s comparing a juvenile self-serving vanity game, to profile photos.

  2. They forgot “same icky mustache.”

  3. Avatar for erik_t erik_t says:

    :fire: :fire: :fire:

    Fuck Bolton, fuck Tehran, but that is a spicy meatball.

  4. I liked him better when he was hawking oatmeal.

  5. Avatar for grack grack says:

    There has to be a faction in Iran dreaming of a US strike.

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