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Iran displays Trump impersonator in a mock jail cell in Tehran
Iran has installed a mock jail cell featuring an actor dressed as Donald Trump in Tajrish Square, in north Tehran.
The actor wears a mask resembling the US president and moves behind the cell’s bars, while a nearby screen carries messages denouncing US actions.
The display has drawn crowds, with people stopping to watch, take selfies and shout at the Trump impersonator.
Iran’s municipal authorities say the installation is meant to remind residents of the country’s demands for justice.
The display reflects Iran’s accusations against Trump over US-Israeli strikes that began in February and killed Iran’s supreme leader; Tehran says the United States deliberately hit civilian sites.
Iran has stepped up anti-US propaganda since the conflict began, including other billboards mocking Trump.
Iranian media close to the authorities say the installation is intended to operate day and night, seven days a week.
Iran has installed a life-size mock prison cell with an actor impersonating US President Donald Trump in Tehran’s Tajrish Square.
The actor wears a Trump mask, dark suit and red tie, and is shown pacing inside or holding the bars.
The installation has drawn people who stop to watch, record it or take selfies.
Iranian authorities say the campaign is intended to remind residents of the country’s demands for justice.
Iran has accused Trump of war crimes during the conflict that began with US and Israeli strikes in February.
- Who
- Iranian municipal authorities created the installation, featuring an actor impersonating US President Donald Trump.
- What
- A life-size mock prison cell displays the actor behind bars.
- When
- The installation was reported on October 22, 2026; a photograph caption dates it to October 21.
- Where
- Tajrish Square in north Tehran, Iran.
- Why
- Municipal authorities said it was meant to remind residents of Iran’s demands for justice.
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US and Israeli strikes began the war, according to the Times of Israel.
Large billboards mocking Trump appeared in parts of Tehran, according to Detik and CNBC Indonesia.
A photograph captioned by the Times of Israel shows the installation in Tajrish Square.
Articles reported that the installation was attracting attention from Tehran residents.
- Location
- Tajrish Square, north Tehran
- Installation
- Life-size mock prison cell suspended several stories high
- Impersonation
- Actor wearing a Trump mask, dark suit and red tie
- Reported display date
- October 21, 2026
- Conflict start
- February 2026
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