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As missiles were flying between the US, Israel, and Iran, the internet chose its favorite coping mechanism to deal with a crisis: memes.
Tensions flared in the Middle East after the US and Israel carried out waves of airstrikes across Iran, prompting Tehran to retaliate with drone and missile attacks against US-aligned Gulf countries like Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain.
While missile alerts became breaking news, memes entered the group chat and conveyed the internet’s anxiety over a possible WWIII.
Netizens resorted to dark humor to joke about the surging oil prices, the spiraling stock market, and the emotional burnout of living through yet another unprecedented moment in history.
Even the Strait of Hormuz, which is a narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, got a lot of screen time this week.
The Strait is the main route through which shipments from oil-rich countries like Kuwait and Saudi Arabia reach the rest of the world.
Image credits: United States Department of Energy
“I just wanted to check the weather and now I'm learning about regional airspace closures. 2026 is a lot,” one commenter wrote online, while another quipped, “God: Do whatever you want, I’m done.”
“Living in ‘breaking news’ mode 24/7,” another said.
“Can we just have one year of 'unprecedented' peace? Just one?” one asked.
Scroll on to find some of the best memes that reflect the collective existential dread online.
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#1
Millennials Chilling Watching Their 173rd Historical Event In Real Time Wondering If They Should Make Their Car Payment
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#2
Drinking From A Soggy Straw To Save The Planet
#3
I Will Never Complain About My First Day On The Job Again
JB 1 week ago
This is according to Fox. Al Jazeera, however, was reporting that there were at least three people on the transitional council, of whom Arafi was only one. Also TIL that "Ayatollah" is not the title of the head of State in Iran - there's like 80-some ayatollahs, who are scattered about in various religious and legal positions. Imagine the President were also Pope, and Cardinals were Supreme Court judges, generals, heads of the CIA, senators, and policy writers alongside a bunch of civilian leaders. But then there's also Cardinals who just stick to the religious stuff and manage the churches. -- that's more or less the picture I'm getting. So it's possible for the US to k**l Ayatollah whomever, and he's like a librarian or something.
#4
How It Feels To Work At My Email Job While We Are Heading Into WWIII
#6
Right When My Gas Light Turned On. Of Course.
Doug Moyer 1 week ago
I guess someone will have to figure out how to effectively refine the garbage oil that we are stealing from Venezuela...
#7
Bruh Wt* Is Going On In 2026
Jane Doe-Doe 1 week ago
The orange turnip is what’s ’ going on’ , thanks MAGA Americans for voting for this
#8
2026 Calendar (So Far)
#9
“Sir, Still No Missiles Headed Our Direction”
#10
Use Vpn To Insult Me From America
#11
When Everyone Is Bombing Each Other But No One Invites You
#12
World War 3 Unfolding In Real-Time
Doug Moyer 1 week ago
I love how they use a New Yorker as an example of a typical European....
#13
Day 59 Of 2026
#14
Me Trying To Figure Out The Best Country To Move To In The Current Situation Of The World
#15
Oil Prices Next Week
Rick Murray 1 week ago
Can't even say "I have an electric car" because electricity prices are somehow tied to gas prices in a way that makes no sense other than "shareholder profits", so.... 💦💦
#16
Two Weeks From Now Linkedin Is Gonna Be Like…
#17
Marco Rubio After Realizing He Has To Run Iran
#18
An AI-Generated Trump Turned The Global Crisis Into A Chorus
Multa Nocte (she/her/86 47) 1 week ago
This is a pretty funny video and worth watching. Of course Trump is significantly skinnier in here than he could ever be, but watching what they did with J.D. Vance is totally worth it!
#20
Me Trying To Figure Out If I Should Be Getting Ready For WWIII
#21
We Made A $100,000,000 AI Movie About Operation Epic Fury In Less Than One Day. Yes, This Is 100% AI
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Rick Murray 1 week ago
Remind me, is this the same Trump that thinks he qualifies for a Nobel Peace prize? Somebody ought to present him with a phallus made of gold, and instructions on where to put it.
Mari 1 week ago
I wish I could laugh with those memes but the situation is too bad. It makes me sad and angry. A war that nobody wants and again thousands of innocent people will loose their lives. And for what? Oil or power???
Nikki Sevven 1 week ago
As an American unwillingly living through the Trump years, I can say with all confidence that the entire MAGA movement would die without him. His followers perceive him as having charisma, while his lackeys actually have charisn'tma. I believe that NATO should act to eliminate a threat in our collective midst. Please. We need help over here. The inmates are running the asylum.
Ellinor she/they/elle 1 week ago
I'm French and our President said that he will speak to the people at 20h, it's in 45 minutes and I'm so scared...
Rick Murray 1 week ago
Remind me, is this the same Trump that thinks he qualifies for a Nobel Peace prize? Somebody ought to present him with a phallus made of gold, and instructions on where to put it.
Mari 1 week ago
I wish I could laugh with those memes but the situation is too bad. It makes me sad and angry. A war that nobody wants and again thousands of innocent people will loose their lives. And for what? Oil or power???
Nikki Sevven 1 week ago
As an American unwillingly living through the Trump years, I can say with all confidence that the entire MAGA movement would die without him. His followers perceive him as having charisma, while his lackeys actually have charisn'tma. I believe that NATO should act to eliminate a threat in our collective midst. Please. We need help over here. The inmates are running the asylum.
Ellinor she/they/elle 1 week ago
I'm French and our President said that he will speak to the people at 20h, it's in 45 minutes and I'm so scared...
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