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      <title>‘Trump behind bars’ - Iran's bizarre street display draws crowds in Tehran</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:57:00 Z</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[<p>A mock prison cell displaying a Donald Trump lookalike has become an unusual attraction in Tehran, where passersby are stopping to watch a performer dressed as the US president behind bars.</p>
<p>The installation, erected inside a giant billboard in the Iranian capital's busy Tajrish Square, features a performer wearing a  Trump  mask, dark suit and red tie.</p>
<p>On Wednesday, crowds gathered around the display, with some taking photographs as the impersonator paced inside the cell.</p>
<p>The installation carries a Persian slogan reading "It is a crime not to see this scene".</p>
<p>According to organisers, the performance is intended to run continuously, allowing members of the public to view the display at any time.</p>
<p>The installation has also drawn reactions from residents, some of whom expressed strong criticism of the American president.</p>
<p>"I honestly thought, 'Bravo to whoever came up with this idea!' I really can’t stand this man. I don’t even know what to call this creature. He makes me sick, and I sincerely hope he’s gone soon," one local said.</p>
<p>Another resident interpreted the display as a symbolic representation of what they believed could happen to Trump.</p>
<p>"I believe this is exactly how things will end for him. Someone who behaves like a dictator and commits injustices against other countries, including Palestine and Iran, will eventually face the consequences," added a second.</p>
<p>The public installation comes against the backdrop of strained relations between Iran and the  United States  following months of military confrontation.</p>
<p>Tensions escalated on February 28 after the United States and Israel launched strikes against  Iran , prompting Tehran to retaliate against Israeli targets and American military facilities across the region.</p>
<p>Diplomatic attempts to resolve the confrontation have since encountered disagreements over  security  arrangements and freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.</p>
<p>The mock prison display remains open to public view in Tajrish Square, with organisers planning to continue the performance around the clock.</p>
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