Tehran's Museum of Contemporary Art has opened an exhibition titled Art and War, showcasing works by American Pop artists Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Indiana, and James Rosenquist during a fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States. The display is striking given the recent military confrontation between the two countries and the prevalence of anti American messaging ברח শহরের streets. Museum officials said the selected pieces focus on anti war themes and were chosen in response to current events.

The artworks come from the museum's vast collection of American and European modern art acquired in the 1970s under the former shah. Much of the collection was hidden from public view after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, resurfacing only occasionally in temporary exhibitions. The collection, valued in the billions of dollars, has largely been preserved despite economic pressure and sanctions.

For many visitors, the reopening of the museum after weeks of bombardment has provided a cultural escape and a space for reflection. Some said the works, including Rosenquist's critique of the military industrial complex and Lichtenstein's comic style war imagery, resonated deeply amid ongoing uncertainty. While a ceasefire has paused active fighting, tensions remain high, leaving many Iranians hopeful but wary about the future.