The White House shared a nine‑second TikTok clip showing CENTCOM launching strikes against Iran for the 13th consecutive night. The footage was accompanied by Katy Perry’s 2010 hit “Firework” as background music. The post included a caption warning Iran about the strikes. The use of the song was not authorized by the artist.
Perry responded on X, expressing that she was deeply appalled and angry by the use of her music. She stated that she did not approve the clip and does not condone its use. She emphasized that the song was written as an anthem of hope, healing
