Pete Hegseth Really Fart On Camera? Iranian Embassy's Viral Post Sparks Buzz

Amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, a viral video has sparked a mix of humour and scepticism online. The clip, which surfaced on X, allegedly shows US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in an awkward on-camera moment—though its authenticity remains unverified.The video was shared by the Iranian Embassy in Kenya through its verified X account. It shows Hegseth standing at a podium during what appears to be a formal briefing, calmly arranging his papers and preparing to speak.However, what drew attention was an audible sound in the background, which the post claimed was a fart, triggering a flurry of reactions across social media.Note: Times Now could not independently verify the authenticity of the viral post.Adding a layer

of satire, the post was captioned, "The Strait is opened," referencing the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint. The remark appeared to be a tongue-in-cheek attempt to link the alleged sound to the idea of something being “released” or “opened.”

Social media users were quick to react, with many questioning the clip’s credibility. One user wrote, “Dubbed video, fart was added by editing software, and it happens all the time.'' The timing of the post also raised eyebrows, coming amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with official handles increasingly using social media for mockery and sharp jibes, something seen in recent posts by Iranian embassies targeting Donald Trump.In past few weeks, verbal exchanges on social media have grown sharper, mirroring escalating developments on the ground. The situation intensified in February after US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered retaliatory missile and drone attacks, deepening instability across the Middle East.Since then, the conflict has widened in scope, affecting several countries and disrupting global oil supply chains, especially through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for international energy trade.