'Who is D nexT': Iran billboard targets Trump after Graham's death
A new billboard in Tehran featuring the late Senator Lindsey Graham and a coded message has escalated tensions between Iran and the United States. The display is widely interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump, following a history of hostile rhetoric from Iranian state-linked organizations.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the volatile geopolitical relationship between the US and Iran and the ongoing security threats faced by high-profile American officials.
Visuals of a new billboard in Tehran's Vali-e-Asr Square have escalated Iran's public campaign of threats. The billboard features the name of recently deceased US Senator Lindsey Graham accompanied with what appears to be a hidden reference to assasination threats for US President Donald Trump.The billboard, controlled by the IRGC-linked Owj Arts and Media Organisation, features the unusual capitalisation of the letters "D" and "T" in its English slogan, "who is D nexT one?", appearing to allude to Trump.State-run IRNA said the billboard was installed following Graham's death, describing him as one of the most anti-Iran politicians in the United States.Conservative voices in Iran have portrayed Graham's death as divine punishment for what they see as his persistent pursuit of war against the country.Escalating threats amid calls for revengeLindsey Graham died on July 11 after what his…
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