Iranians burn giant poster of Trump and Netanyahu, demand revenge
Earlier, thousands of Iranians mocked Trump at an annual rally marking the US embassy seizure and hostage crisis following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iranian protesters gathered in Tehran's Enghelab Square to burn a giant poster depicting Donald Trump, JD Vance, Steve Witkoff and Benjamin Netanyahu. The poster was set alight during a rally following the Republican Party's devastating defeat in the US midterm elections. Among the burning figures were Trump, his Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The fiery effigy followed a wave of surprise attacks launched by Trump and Netanyahu against Iran, which resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and numerous others on February 28th. This aggressive move triggered a broader Middle East conflict. As the crowd cheered and waved red flags, they demanded justice for Khamenei's demise, chanting, "We will kill Trump."
The atmosphere was charged with emotion as the mournful song "We Must Rise," dedicated to Khamenei, played from nearby speakers. Earlier, Iranians had mocked Trump at an annual rally commemorating the 1979 US embassy takeover and hostage crisis, a pivotal event following the Islamic revolution. The recent public displays of discontent took place in response to the Democrats' sweeping victory in the midterm elections, which saw them gain control of both houses of Congress.
Trump acknowledged his role in the war with Iran, admitting that his actions had contributed to the electoral setback. Iranian officials have not held back in their criticism of the US president, with security chief Mohsen Rezaei describing the war as a "political defeat" due to Tehran's strategic triumph on the battlefield and in the strategic Hormuz Strait.
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