A video shared on social media in Iran has drawn widespread attention, showing a young girl thanking a military figure for what she referred to as a “pink missile.”

In the footage, the girl is heard saying, “Thank you, Uncle Majid, I love you,” in a message believed to be directed at a senior commander within Iran’s missile program.

The video comes after earlier clips circulated online in which the same child reportedly asked for a “pink missile,” bringing the issue back into public focus.

The footage quickly spread across social media platforms, while some regional outlets also referenced the incident. However, major international media organizations such as BBC and Reuters have not widely reported the video as a standalone story.

Observers note that such content tends to gain traction due to its emotional tone and symbolic elements, particularly the use of a child figure alongside references to military actions. This combination often increases visibility on digital platforms.

At the same time, analysts point out that similar videos are generally approached with caution by international media, which prefer to address them within broader discussions rather than amplifying them directly.(ILKHA)