Street Art and Political Messaging in Tehran
Trump Behind Bars in Tehran: An Installation Draws Public Attention
Featuring the Slogan “We Will Kill Trump”
A new design for the large-scale mural at Tehran’s Enghelab Square has been unveiled, featuring the slogan “We Will Kill Trump.” The mural is located in one of the Iranian capital’s well-known public squares, where large-scale visual displays are periodically used to convey political and social messages.
A new design for the large-scale mural at Tehran’s Enghelab Square has been unveiled, featuring the slogan “We Will Kill Trump.” The mural is located in one of the Iranian capital’s well-known public squares, where large-scale visual displays are periodically used to convey political and social messages.
The unveiling is part of a campaign titled “It Is a Crime to Turn Away from This Scene.” The campaign uses murals, billboards and symbolic street performances to present a visual narrative about the bombing of Sirik Island and the transformation of celebration into mourning. According to the campaign organizers, its central message is to draw attention to the human consequences of war and call for those responsible for attacks on Iran to be held accountable.
Two elements featured in the campaign are a symbolic wedding procession staged on Tehran’s streets and a three-dimensional billboard in Tajrish Square, a well-known public square and busy commercial area in northern Tehran. During the street performance, the wedding procession turned into a scene of mourning. The billboard depicts US President Donald Trump behind prison bars, in a setting designed to resemble a prison cell.
According to the organizers, these installations form parts of a broader visual narrative that begins with images of joy and celebration before shifting to mourning and the human consequences of war. The campaign’s message culminates in a call for those responsible for the attacks to be punished.
The mural at Enghelab Square is one of the public spaces in Tehran used to display large-scale visual works and public messages. Its designs change periodically, often reflecting current political and social issues. The new design adds another visual element to the campaign’s presence in the city.
2026-11-04
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