Tehran installs theatrical display mocking Donald Trump

As of October 2026, the Tehran municipality has installed a provocative theatrical display at Tajrish Square, a prominent neighborhood in the northern part of the Iranian capital. The installation features a cage-like structure containing an actor wearing a suit, a red tie, and a latex mask of former U.S. President Donald Trump, accompanied by basic furniture including a bed and a toilet. An adjacent screen continuously broadcasts messages condemning the United States for alleged war crimes.

This initiative is part of an ongoing propaganda campaign by the Islamic Republic aimed at discrediting the U.S. amid the current Middle Eastern conflict. Iranian authorities have intensified such symbolic actions, which have previously included large-scale murals and Lego-style animated videos, to voice public and official animosity. Reports indicate that passersby have been seen taking photos with the display, while some accounts mention threats being directed toward the figure representing the former president. The act underscores heightened geopolitical tensions that have persisted since earlier conflicts, including the 2020 assassination of Qasem Soleimani and recent regional military engagements involving U.S. and Israeli forces.