Tehran: Iran has installed a new billboard in central Tehran featuring US President Donald Trump and members of his family above coffins draped in the American flag, accompanied by the Persian slogan “Blood for Blood.” The display comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States following weeks of military escalation in the Middle East.
The billboard, placed in one of Tehran’s prominent public spaces, shows a burning White House in the background and portrays Trump alongside First Lady Melania Trump and his five children—Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Tiffany Trump and Barron Trump.
Billboard escalates anti-US messaging
The latest display is the second high-profile billboard targeting the US president in recent weeks. Earlier, Iranian authorities installed another billboard in Tehran’s Enghelab Square depicting Trump lying inside an open coffin.
Iran has frequently used large public murals and billboards to communicate political and ideological messages. Since the outbreak of the latest conflict involving the United States and Israel, Tehran has intensified the use of such displays to project its official narrative and rally public sentiment.
Many of the large murals in Tehran, including those in Valiasr Square, are reportedly designed by the Owj Arts and Media Organisation, which has been linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Iranian leadership renews calls for retaliation
The latest billboard follows renewed calls for retaliation from Iran’s leadership after the reported assassination of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s father.
In a recent message shared on his Telegram channel, Mojtaba Khamenei said those responsible would face revenge and warned that they would not “die peacefully in their beds.” Iranian state media and senior officials have repeatedly called for retaliation in recent weeks.
Trump warns of massive response
US President Donald Trump has also issued strong warnings against Iran. Speaking to the New York Post, Trump said he had instructed US officials to launch an overwhelming military response if Iran were to assassinate him.
Trump stated that he has remained a target for Iran since ordering the 2020 strike that killed Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani. He added that any successful assassination attempt would trigger retaliation “at levels that they’ve never seen before.”
Military tensions continue to rise
The latest developments come as reports suggest the United States is preparing to expand its military presence in the region. According to Axios, dozens of US aerial refuelling aircraft are expected to be deployed to support Israel amid reports of preparations for a broader military campaign against Iran.
While official confirmation of any imminent military action has not been issued, the exchange of threats and symbolic messaging highlights the continued deterioration of relations between Tehran and Washington.
Conclusion
The new billboard reflects the deepening hostility between Iran and the United States as military tensions continue to escalate. With both sides exchanging sharp rhetoric and reports of increased military preparations, concerns remain high over the possibility of a wider regional conflict.