APTOPIX Iran
Two girls, not wearing the legally required headscarves, walk past a billboard depicting a damaged U.S. aircraft carrier with disabled fighter jets on its deck and a sign reading in Farsi and English, "If you sow the wind, you'll reap the whirlwind," at Enqelab-e-Eslami (Islamic Revolution) Square in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
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Authorities in Iran have unveiled a new mural in a central Tehran square with a direct warning to the United States to not attempt a military strike on the country. The painted image of several damaged aircraft on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier bears a slogan: “If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind.” The unveiling of the mural in Enghelab Square comes as USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and accompanying warships move toward the region. U.S. President Donald Trump has said the ships were being moved “just in case” he decides to take action.
Two Iranian-backed militias in the Middle East are signaling their readiness to launch new attacks. The move seems to support Iran, which is concerned as a U.S. aircraft carrier has reached the region. On Monday, Yemen's Houthi rebels hinted at resuming attacks on Red Sea shipping. Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah also issued a threat on Sunday, warning of "total war" if Iran is targeted. The threats come as the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in the region amidst Trump's threats to attack. The UAE announced it would not allow its territory to be used for military action against Iran, emphasizing dialogue and diplomacy.
