TEHRAN: A giant billboard carrying a threatening message against US President Donald Trump has drawn attention in Iran’s capital, reflecting the continuing hostility between Tehran and Washington.
The display at Enghelab Square featured the words “We will kill Trump” alongside an image of the American president. However, the installation was reported in July 2026, not as a new display unveiled on Tuesday.
The artwork showed Trump lying inside a black coffin. The message appeared in the aftermath of the February military strikes that killed Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The billboard formed part of a wider series of political displays targeting the United States and its leadership. Its message reflected calls for revenge following the death of Khamenei during the US-Israeli military campaign.
A separate installation appeared later at Tajrish Square in northern Tehran. Reported in October, the exhibition featured a makeshift prison cell containing an actor dressed as Trump.
The performer wore a mask and wig resembling the US president. He was shown moving around the cell, shaking its bars and interacting with people passing through the busy area.
The installation also included a screen showing footage related to damage caused by US airstrikes in Iran. One part of the display referred to casualties at a wedding hall in Khuzestan.
The prison-themed exhibition attracted attention from pedestrians, with some stopping to take photographs and watch the performance.
Iran has frequently used public billboards, murals and outdoor exhibitions to communicate political messages. These displays often criticise Washington and Israel, particularly during periods of heightened regional tensions.
The latest examples have appeared against the backdrop of the conflict that began on February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran. The attacks killed Khamenei and several senior Iranian figures, triggering Iranian retaliation across the region.
The conflict also raised concerns about regional security, civilian casualties and disruptions to international trade.
Although military developments have shaped relations between the two countries, the political messaging in Tehran has remained openly hostile towards the US leadership.
The displays also highlight how public artwork has become part of Iran’s messaging during the confrontation. The use of prominent locations and recognizable images allows these political messages to reach both local audiences and international media.
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For now, the Enghelab Square billboard and the later Tajrish exhibition remain separate examples of anti-Trump imagery displayed in Tehran during the ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
