Iranian Protesters Hold Trump Assassination Image at State Backed Tehran Event
Iranian protesters hold Trump assassination image during a government organized rally at Tehran University, according to footage aired on Iranian state television. The event featured loud chants of death to America and posters that directly threatened US President Donald Trump.
Several demonstrators carried photos of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Others displayed large signs showing Trump after the failed assassination attempt against him in Pennsylvania. One poster included Arabic text meaning, “This time there will be no error.” Another sign showed the same image with the English message, “The arrow does not always miss.”
State television aired the footage nationwide. Officials offered no explanation about whether the threatening signs had official approval.
Iranian Protesters Hold Trump Assassination Image as Tensions Rise
The sight of Iranian protesters holding a Trump assassination image raised alarm among international observers. Analysts say the images appear designed to provoke the United States during an already tense period between Tehran and Washington.
Human rights groups have long warned about violent rhetoric at state backed rallies in Iran. Reports from organizations such as Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International describe similar messaging at past demonstrations. Readers can find background reports on human rights conditions at hrw.org and amnesty.org.
Ongoing Protests and Deadly Crackdowns Across Iran
The rally comes as Iran continues to face widespread unrest tied to a worsening economic crisis. Rising prices, unemployment, and government repression have fueled weeks of protests across the country.
Humanitarian groups estimate Iranian security forces have killed more than 2,000 protesters. Activists believe the real figure may be higher due to tight media restrictions and internet shutdowns.
The US based Human Rights Activists News Agency continues to track developments and publishes regular updates on arrests and deaths. More information can be found at hrana.org.
Temporary Airspace Closure Adds to Regional Strain
Iran briefly shut down its airspace overnight, disrupting flights across the region. Aviation monitoring group Safe Airspace reported the closure lasted roughly five hours after a Notice to Air Missions was issued.
Flights later resumed, but foreign governments continued to warn travelers about instability. Travel advisories are available through official government sites such as travel.state.gov.
Trump Responds to Iran Violence
President Donald Trump said at the White House that he had been informed the killing of protesters in Iran might be slowing.
“We have been told the killing is stopping,” Trump said. “But we will see what that means.”
Despite that statement, HRANA reported protests continued into their eighteenth day. Authorities maintained a near total internet blackout across much of the country.
The group documented protests in 187 cities, more than 18,000 arrests, and at least 2,615 confirmed deaths. Of those killed, most were protesters, including children.
Trump has warned Iran’s leadership in several Truth Social posts to halt the violence or face consequences.
