Tehran street display puts Trump figure in mock prison cell

TEHRAN, IRAN - OCT. 21, 2026: A street installation featuring an actor portraying US President Donald Trump inside a mock prison cell was displayed Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Tehran square.

According to descriptions of the scene, text on the surrounding billboards explicitly referenced past US military actions, including attacks on a school in Minab and a wedding celebration in Sirik.

Israel and the US launched a war against Iran on Feb. 28, while Tehran responded with attacks on Israel and US military facilities in Arab countries.

Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding in June, then began negotiations that later collapsed over disagreements concerning freedom of navigation and security in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key route for energy and goods supplies.