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The White House has released videos blending real Iran conflict footage with movie and gaming clips, sparking criticism from politicians, artists, and religious leaders for trivializing war and civilian suffering amid ongoing Middle East hostilities. The videos depict military strikes with pop culture references, raising concerns over the normalization of violence.