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Artists Install 10-Foot Trump Iran Trophy on Mall

7/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

On July 13, 2026, amid U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, The Secret Handshake installed a 10-foot “Iran War Participation Trophy” on the National Mall.
The plaque awards President Donald Trump a participation trophy for his role in the Iran conflict.
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly called the artists untalented and said the U.S. military met all objectives in Operation Epic Fury.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 seizure of 52 American diplomats in Tehran, driven by the Shah’s U.S. asylum and backed by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, prompted President Jimmy Carter to launch the failed 1980 Operation Eagle Claw, in which eight servicemen died. July 2026 Secret Handshake’s “Iran War Participation Trophy” on the Mall mocked President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury victory and drew criticism from White House spokesperson Anna Kelly.

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Story summary

On July 13, 2026, amid U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, The Secret Handshake installed a 10-foot “Iran War Participation Trophy” on the National Mall.
The plaque awards President Donald Trump a participation trophy for his role in the Iran conflict.
White House spokesperson Anna Kelly called the artists untalented and said the U.S. military met all objectives in Operation Epic Fury.

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