On 24 April 2026, Iran’s consulate general in Mumbai publicly criticised former United States President Donald Trump after he endorsed and shared comments describing India as a “hellhole.” The remarks, originally made by conservative commentator Michael Savage, were reposted by Trump on his social media platform, sparking widespread condemnation from Indian officials and international observers.
According to The Indian Express, Iran’s consulate in Mumbai responded on X (formerly Twitter) by suggesting that Trump needed a “cultural detox” and inviting him to visit India before making such statements. The consulate’s post read, “Maybe someone should book a one-way cultural detox for Mr. #Trump, it might just reduce the random bakwaas. Kabhi India aa ke dekho, phir bolna.”
