Tehran's municipal authorities set up a towering, life‑size jail cell in the upscale Tajrish Square, with an actor dressed in a dark suit, red tie and prosthetic mask mimicking Donald Trump pacing the bars. The setup includes a screen that flashes messages accusing the former president of war crimes, as Tehran blames him for civilian casualties during the February strikes that triggered the current conflict.
Local residents flood the square to snap selfies with the cell or to rant at the faux Trump, shouting slogans like "We’ll pay your bail" or "We’ll kill you". A 23‑year‑old vendor paused his cart to take a photo, his hands trembling as tourists crowded around the installation.
Tehran's municipal spokesperson said the campaign is part of a broader propaganda push to remind citizens of Iran's demands for justice. The spokesperson added that the cell will stay up day and night, every day of the week.
The authorities hope that the constant presence of the installation will galvanize public sentiment and keep the narrative of U.S. aggression front‑and‑center in everyday life.