Iran Places Trump Coffin Billboard in Tehran

Iranian authorities unveiled a new billboard in Tehran’s central business district on Monday, depicting former U.S. President Donald Trump lying in a coffin. The 12‑meter‑high advertisement, which was installed on the façade of a commercial building on Tehran’s Fajr Street, shows the former president in a dark suit, his face obscured by a shadow, surrounded by a stylised American flag. The display was reportedly commissioned by the Ministry of Information and Communications, which said it was part of a broader campaign to highlight what it calls “the consequences of U.S. foreign policy.”

The billboard was installed shortly after a series of diplomatic incidents between Tehran and Washington, including the U.S. decision to re‑impose sanctions on Iranian officials and the Iranian government’s continued support for militant groups in the region. Iranian officials described the image as a “symbolic warning” to the United States, while U.S. Embassy spokespersons in Tehran declined to comment on the display. The billboard’s installation has sparked a flurry of reactions on Iranian social media, with many users expressing support for the message and others calling it a provocative act that could further strain U.S.–Iran relations.

The display is expected to remain in place for at least two weeks, pending a review by the Ministry of Information and Communications. Analysts note that the billboard aligns with Iran’s long‑standing practice of using visual propaganda to influence public opinion on foreign policy. As diplomatic tensions continue to simmer, the image is likely to be cited in future discussions of U.S.–Iran relations and the broader geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East.