Tehran Erupts as Huge Baal Statue Goes Up in Flames in Fiery Anti-Israel, Anti-US Protest
Massive Baal Effigy Torched in Tehran Show of Fury
A giant statue of the ancient god Baal went up in flames amid chants of “Death to Israel” and “Death to America” during state-backed rallies in Tehran on February 11, 2026. The dramatic blaze unfolded at Azadi Square as protesters marked 47 years since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.
The towering Baal effigy, complete with menacing horns and branded a “satanic figure,” was doused in fire after being plastered with the Star of David and a photo of ex-US President Donald Trump. Life-size mannequins of Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu were also burned alongside American and Israeli flags in a brazen show of hostility.
Top Officials Lead Nationalist March Amid Tensions
Iran’s top brass including President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Quds Force commander Ismail Qa’ani led marches to demonstrate national unity amid soaring regional tensions. The defiant protests sent a clear message of opposition to US and Israeli policies.
“We, the monotheists of the world, by the help of God, will bring down the worshipers of Baal, the worshipers of Satan, and the arrogant oppressors.”
Symbolism of Baal Statue and Star of David Turns Up the Heat
By slapping the Star of David on the Baal statue, protesters aimed to paint Israel as a “pagan” and “satanic” force rather than a legitimate nation. In Iranian state narrative, Baal represents evil and corrupt elitism, casting Washington and Jerusalem as sinister powers gunning for domination.
This mix of ancient religious symbols and modern antisemitic conspiracy theories created a chilling political statement. The fiery ritual aimed to strike fear, demonise enemies, and rally domestic support behind the government’s hardline stance.
