'SNL' takes on Iran attacks and Khamenei killing in cold open

"SNL" kicked off its latest episode with a timely cold open addressing the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

‘SNL’ Cold Open Eviscerates Donald Trump Over Attack on Iran

SNL ‘s February 28 cold open satirized President Donald Trump following the U.S. and Israel’s attack on Iran. The sketch, ...
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SNL cold open has Trump declare 'Happy World War III' after Iran strikes

Saturday Night Live opened its Feb. 28 episode with a Trump-focused cold open addressing U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, featuring James Austin Johnson and Colin Jost in politically charged satire ...
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SNL cold open brings back Donald Trump with a parody award show sketch

Saturday Night Live returned to political comedy in a big way on January 24, 2026. The show’s cold open brought back Donald Trump in a loud, over-the-top parody that felt very familiar to longtime ...