‘UN in Reality’: Iran mocks world body with ‘Sholay’ Thakur meme

Iran has taken aim at the United Nations with a meme comparing the world body to the Bollywood character Thakur Baldev Singh from the 1975 film Sholay. The Iranian Embassy in India shared the image on X, juxtaposing Doctor Strange, the Marvel superhero known for his multiple arms, with Thakur, played by Sanjeev Kumar. The caption "UN according to school books" was paired with an image of Doctor Strange, while "UN in reality," featuring Thakur's amputated hands, served as a stark contrast.

This meme followed a meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, where Tehran criticized the UN's perceived failure to address alleged breaches of the UN Charter by the US and Israel. The meme has garnered widespread attention, with users highlighting the perceived ineffectiveness of the UN compared to its idealistic mission of preventing wars, enforcing international laws, and protecting human rights.