# Katy Perry 'deeply appalled' by White House use of her song in Iran war video

Singer Katy Perry expressed outrage after the White House used her song "Dark Horse" in a video promoting military action against Iran. The social media post, which has since been deleted, featured the song alongside footage of airstrikes. Perry's criticism highlights ongoing tensions between artists and the government over the unauthorized use of their work in political messaging.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/26/katy-perry-firework-song-iran-war-video) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 17:19:10 GMT