‘Bomb Iran': Donald Trump posts parody song to social media following strikes
US President Donald Trump has posted a video on social media featuring a song called 'Bomb Iran'.
The video shows clips of B-2 stealth fighter jets – the same used in the strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.
The song is a parody of the 1961 record 'Barbara Ann' by the Regents.
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