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Murals across Tehran portray U.S. losses and Israeli symbols as Iran uses public art to reinforce wartime defiance, officials and images show.
- Since the US-Israeli war on Iran began, vibrant murals have emerged across Tehran and other cities, rich in symbolism and themes of resistance and defiance.
- Among the most striking long-standing anti-US murals are those surrounding the former United States embassy in central Tehran, now a museum colloquially known as the "Den of Spies."
- One mural traces the clerical leadership lineage, beginning with Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, followed by the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and culminating with his successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei.
- Another mural depicts a United States aircraft carrier bearing coffins draped in American flags, reflecting Iran's ongoing blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- Imagery near Azadi Square depicts demonstrators chanting "Death to America" while holding portraits of the supreme leader, alongside works showing Iranian drones shattering the Star of David.
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Since the beginning of the conflict, the walls of the Iranian capital have been covered with paintings symbolizing resistance and distrust towards Western powers since the beginning of the war against
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Iran murals project defiance in war with US
Since the outbreak of war between Iran, Israel and the United States, colourful murals have sprung up across capital Tehran and other major cities, rich in symbolism and themes of resistance and defiance.
Tehran, 22 Apr 2026 (AFP) – Since the beginning of the war against the United States and Israel, colourful murals have swarmed in Tehran and elsewhere, with symbols and themes on resistance, unity and distrust. Wall frescoes and banners have been a feature of the Islamic Revolution of 1979. [...] Read more In Iran, murals to challenge America and Israel appeared first on MARINE & OCEANS.
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