Tehran Erects Banners Threatening Trump, Showcasing Khamenei Successor
Banners in Tehran threaten Trump and display portraits of the late Khamenei and his son, the successor.
In Tehran, new banners have appeared at a city square, combining a stark political message with imagery of Iran's leadership transition. One banner, written in both English and Farsi, reads "We will kill Trump," a direct threat aimed at the former US president.
Alongside this message, the display also features portraits of the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been designated as his successor. The placement of the portraits alongside the threat appears to signal continuity in Iran's hardline stance toward the United States.
Photographs from the scene on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, show vehicles driving past the banners, which are prominently displayed in a central square. The use of both English and Farsi suggests the message is intended for both domestic and international audiences.
The banners come at a time of heightened tension between Iran and the US, though no specific event is cited in the imagery. The display underscores the official narrative of resistance and the importance of the leadership succession in Iran's political landscape.