Chaos Erupts as Towering Baal Statue Set on Fire Amid Roaring Crowds

Iranian protesters have made it clear where they stand on Israel, America and Judaism.

In a report by the Hindustan Times, it was noted that Iranians gathered together to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution by burning what they called a “Baal effigy.”

The full video of the Baal burning was posted on X, where the image of the giant calf can be seen with red eyes and the Star of David on its head. The number “666” is also seen near the statue’s feet, an Israeli flag along the bottom, and hieroglyphics on one of the posts nearby. Protesters then began throwing stones at the statue. An image of Donald Trump can be seen next to it as well, before it was set ablaze.

The statue was then knocked down after having the fire put out, and crowds cheered. The video concluded with a written message:

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.

🇮🇷 The Full Baal Burning Video in Iran

Iranians burned a Baal statue and an image of Jeffrey Epstein.

"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."pic.twitter.com/0CqDfFHbsX

— Ryan Rozbiani (@RyanRozbiani) February 11, 2026

The imagery and messaging surrounding this demonstration appear to send a direct geopolitical and ideological signal.

For decades, Iranian leadership and state-aligned movements have used the terms “Great Satan” to refer to America and “Little Satan” to refer to Israel, framing both nations as primary spiritual and political adversaries. The meaning was made clear: Jewish and Christian worldviews are not welcome by the Islamic-run Iranian government.

From a biblical prophecy perspective, moments like this align with patterns described in Scripture about nations rising in opposition to Israel and to the values historically associated with Judeo-Christian foundations. The Bible repeatedly calls Christians to remain watchful, rooted in truth and grounded in faith during times of deception and global upheaval.

Events like these act as reminders that there really is a spiritual war happening, the world will turn away from Israel, and the events of the end times will take place.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected].