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Tehran Crowd Burns Giant Trump Poster After US Midterm Defeat
Reported by Neha Sharma (Staff Writer) · The Hindu - International ·
Iranians torched a massive poster of U.S. President Donald Trump and his allies in Tehran's Enghelab Square on November 4, 2026. The billboard also displayed Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Protesters gathered around the burning image, waving red flags that read “We will kill Trump” while a song titled “We Must Rise” played from speakers. They shouted for revenge over the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in surprise attacks launched by Trump and Netanyahu on February 28 that sparked a wider West Asian war. Earlier in the day, thousands of Iranians mocked Trump at an annual rally marking the 1979 U.S. embassy takeover and hostage crisis. The poster burning came after the Republican Party suffered a heavy loss in the U.S. midterm elections, handing control of Congress to Democrats. Trump later acknowledged that the war he started with Israel contributed to the electoral setback. Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei described the episode as a political defeat for the United States, saying Tehran had dealt Trump a strategic loss both on the battlefield and in the Strait of Hormuz. ## Context The demonstration reflects rising anti‑U.S. sentiment in Iran after a recent military clash and coincides with a shift in American political power, highlighting how overseas conflicts can influence domestic elections.
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What Happened
Iranians burned a large billboard showing U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tehran’s Enghelab Square on Nov 4, 2026.
Why It Matters
The image represents the joint U.S.–Israel strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Feb 28, sparking a regional war. The public demolition signals deep anger in Iran and shows how the conflict has fed into political narratives in both Tehran and Washington. In the United States, the war was cited by President Trump as a factor in the Republican defeat in the November midterms, linking foreign policy to domestic electoral outcomes. Iranian security chief Mohsen Rezaei’s statement that Tehran handed the United States a strategic defeat underscores the broader perception of a shift in regional power balance.
What Happens Next
The protest suggests that anti‑U.S. sentiment will remain high in Iran, potentially leading to further demonstrations and calls for retaliation. Washington may face pressure to reassess its Middle‑East strategy, especially as the new Democratic Congress takes shape. Observers will watch for diplomatic signals from Iran and Israel and any escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States prepares for its 2028 presidential race, where the recent war could remain a contentious issue.
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