This Newspaper's Cover Photo Just Brutally Called Out Donald Trump, And Wow, They Really Went There

Last week, the Tehran Times shared a cover photo that brutally called out Donald Trump and the Iran war. A person outdoors appears to be speaking or exclaiming, dressed in a suit and tie. The setting seems to be a formal or public event

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The cover features photos of children killed in a missile strike that hit Shajareh Tayyebeh, an all-girls elementary school in Minab, Iran. At least 175 were killed, including students and staff. Person holding a poster resembling a Tehran Times front page, highlighting the impact of the bombing of Minab's elementary school

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Above the children’s photos is the headline: “Trump, Look Them in the Eyes.” Then, in smaller text, the paper reads, “With hundreds of Iranian children dead, the U.S. president still denies the bombing of Minab’s elementary school.” Aerial view of graves with workers and excavators; a significant number of burial sites arranged in rows

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The cover confronts not only the missile strike, but also confusion in the aftermath of the killing. Initially, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that the “United States would not deliberately target a school,” but could not provide further details, saying, “I just don’t have it.”

Likewise, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the US is “investigating” the incident.

Meanwhile, when Trump was pressed by reporters about whether the missile that hit the school — thought to be a Tomahawk — came from the US or Israel, he suggested it could have been fired by Iran itself. A person at a podium gestures emphatically while speaking into a microphone

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“Whether it’s Iran, [which] also has some Tomahawks. They wish they had more. But whether it’s Iran or somebody else, the fact that a Tomahawk — a Tomahawk is very generic. It’s sold to other countries. But that’s being investigated right now,” he said. A person in a suit with a red tie sits at a table, facing forward, during a formal meeting

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It’s important to note that Tomahawks are American-made weapons and, as PBS reports, “Israel also isn’t known to have” them. Two people in mourning attire sit solemnly; one holds a framed photo, visibly emotional

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Online, the Tehran Times cover has gone viral. Posts featuring the image have thousands of likes and hundreds of comments.

For some, they’re wishing the children peace. Tweet by user "ekko" expressing condolences: "Rest in Peace Children. This world is cruel, hopefully you went to a better place." Dated Mar 9, 2026 Others place direct blame on leadership… Tweet expressing concern about global perception and criticizing Trump, mentioning "shithole countries" and ending with "God help us."

…as well as those who support them… A social media post by Marco Young states, "If you're on the side of the baby killers..." …especially at the polls. Tweet by user @Moniconweekends: "Everyone that voted for Trump is complicit in this war crime."

They’re saying Trump “is totally incapable of feeling empathy.” Tweet criticizing Trump for lack of empathy, calling him a sadistic psychopath, and expressing sadness and shame as an American And Americans at home are concerned for the future. Tweet by Doublethink (@Oldspeak70310) stating: "And they said they're fighting to protect the Iranian people from their evil regime. Take notice! One day this could be your children."