Published: Mar 14, 2026, 01:30 IST | Updated: Mar 14, 2026, 01:30 IST
Iran has responded sharply after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth mocked Iran’s leadership, saying they had gone underground “like rats” during the ongoing conflict.
In response, Iranian messaging on social media mocked US leaders with a reference to “Epstein Island”, escalating the war of words between Washington and Tehran.
The exchange comes as tensions remain high during the ongoing Iran conflict, with both sides trading military strikes and sharp rhetoric.