‘You will reap the whirlwind’: Tehran mural warns of retaliation if US strikes Iran

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 26, 2026 at 05:09 AM

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Amid rising tensions between the US and Iran, Iranian authorities unveiled a mural in Tehran's Enghelab Square depicting a damaged US aircraft carrier with a warning: "If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind." The unveiling coincides with the deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group to the region, prompted by President Trump's concerns about potential Iranian actions. Trump has hinted at possible military action, while Iranian military officials claim heightened readiness. The US military has also increased its presence in the Middle East, deploying F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jets. The tensions follow a crackdown on Iranian protests and threats from Trump regarding potential executions of protestors.

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