Mataeo Smith

A new state-backed mural in central Tehran depicts Donald Trump, Melania Trump and other family members in coffins under the slogan Blood for Blood, escalating ongoing messaging from Iranian authorities that threatens retaliation for U.S. actions. Additional billboards, including one reading Who's Next? and referencing the late Senator Lindsey Graham, were erected by the Owj Arts and Media Organisation, a group aligned with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The displays coincide with renewed U.S. military pressure on Iran and reports that Israel provided intelligence warning of a fresh Iranian plot to assassinate Trump.

Israel’s prime minister signals a shift away from reliance on the United States by highlighting growing ties with India amid heightened friction with Washington over military actions in Lebanon and wider conflict involving Iran. Israeli criticism of a U.S.–Iran peace agreement and escalating maritime and regional hostilities have deepened tensions. Reports from a recent book describe a heated exchange in which the U.S. president pressed Israel to cooperate with peace efforts, underscoring mounting frustration within the U.S. administration.

A masked vigilante dubbed the Mexican Batman has restrained multiple alleged bicycle thieves to lampposts in Jalisco with the word ratero written on them, prompting police to search for him while treating the bound men as assault victims. Authorities found five individuals over several days, some showing signs of injury, and have identified two vehicles linked to the suspect. The vigilante is believed to have acted out of frustration with perceived inadequate law enforcement, while officials continue investigating whether the restrained men will face theft charges.