Katy Perry posted a statement on X on July 25, 2026, objecting to the White House TikTok account's use of her song 'Firework' as background for footage of military strikes on Iran. The video synchronized the song's 'boom, boom, boom' lyrics with airstrike visuals and included the caption 'Iran has been warned.' Perry stated she did not approve the use and viewed it as contrary to the song's intended message of hope and healing.