Iran mocks Trump as viral buffalo resembling him loses appetite (Img: Internet)
New Delhi: A viral albino buffalo from Bangladesh has unexpectedly entered the centre of online political banter after Iran used the animal to mock US President Donald Trump amid continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
The unusual exchange began after the official Iranian account in Russia shared a viral video of the buffalo on social media platform X. In the post, Iran jokingly claimed that the animal had “lost its appetite” after being compared to Trump.
A viral albino buffalo from Bangladesh named “Donald Trump” has become latest online sensation after Iran mocked the US President over the resemblance amid rising US-Iran tensions. The buffalo has turned into a major attraction ahead of Eid festivities. #DonaldTrump #IranWar pic.twitter.com/EXBCX0JquF
— Dynamite News (@DynamiteNews_) May 23, 2026
The buffalo, named “Donald Trump,” has become a popular attraction in Bangladesh’s Narayanganj district ahead of Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. The animal reportedly gained attention online due to its golden-coloured hair and facial features, which many social media users said resembled the US president.
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Visitors from across the region have reportedly been flocking to the farm to take photographs with the animal after its images spread widely online.
Poor thing!
Bangladeshi buffalo upset by comparisons to Donald Trump😐
RT: A Bangladeshi buffalo that resembles Trump has lost its appetite after people flocked to see him. pic.twitter.com/6BnayVaJrY
— Iran in Russia (@IranembinRussia) May 22, 2026
According to local reports, the buffalo’s owner said the nickname originated as a joke within the family after noticing the animal’s distinctive hairstyle. He described the albino buffalo as calm and peaceful in nature.
Some visitors also joked that the buffalo’s quiet temperament was very different from Trump’s outspoken public image.
Iran’s social media post comes at a time of continuing tensions between the US and Iran following months of military escalation in the region.
The conflict intensified after the US and Israel carried out strikes on Iranian military and strategic sites earlier this year. The attacks triggered missile exchanges, drone strikes and retaliatory operations before a ceasefire was reached in April.
Despite the temporary truce, political rhetoric between Tehran and Washington has remained sharp, especially on social media platforms.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to prevent renewed conflict are ongoing. Reports indicate that senior US officials recently met at the White House to discuss future options if talks with Iran fail to produce a breakthrough.
At the same time, regional mediation efforts have intensified, with Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir travelling to Tehran and Qatari representatives also engaging in discussions aimed at easing tensions.
