After decades of outdated propaganda, Iran is trying something new. Lego videos, raps and memes pushing pro-government points of view are dominating social media. But what’s behind this shift? CNNs Leila Gharagozlou has more.

Also, CNN Creators hosts discuss the role social media has played in getting Iran’s message out during the conflict with the US and Israel.

0:00 Iran’s Lego-style political satire videos go viral
1:28 Who is responsible for making the viral videos?
2:45 One of the video makers comments on his group’s connection with the Iranian government
5:32 CNN Creators hosts discuss the shift in Iranian propaganda style

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