Iran Displays Trump Impersonator Behind Bars in Tehran Installation

Iran Displays Trump Impersonator Behind Bars in Tehran Installation

An actor wearing a mask resembling United States President Donald Trump has appeared behind bars in a mock prison cell installed above the busy Tajrish Square in Tehran, Iran, attracting the attention of passers-by.

The installation, displayed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, features the performer dressed in a dark suit and red tie, pacing inside the cell as people stop to watch, take photographs and record videos of the display. The billboard carries the slogan, “It is a crime not to see this scene.”

The display forms part of an anti-American campaign in Tehran amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States. Iranian authorities have accused Washington of committing war crimes during the conflict, allegations that have featured prominently in the country’s public messaging.

The installation comes amid renewed diplomatic tensions, with Iranian media reporting that Tehran told Pakistan’s army chief it would not engage in talks with Washington until its demands were met.

The display has drawn public attention, with residents gathering around the square to observe and photograph the symbolic portrayal of the American president behind bars.

Iran Displays Trump Impersonator Behind Bars in Tehran Installation