Iran shows off new mural with direct warning to Washington

A new mural unveiled in central Tehran on Sunday contains a direct warning by Iran to the US not to attempt a military strike on the country.

The painted image of several damaged planes on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier bears the slogan, "If you sow the wind, you will reap the whirlwind," both in Farsi and English.

The unveiling of the mural comes as the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and accompanying warships move towards the region.

US President Donald Trump has said the ships are being moved just in case he decides to take action.

Tension between the US and Iran has spiked in the wake of a crackdown on nationwide protests that saw thousands killed.