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QProof: Man In Iran Holding “MIGA + MAGA” Sign”

This image — POSTED 7 YEARS AGO — is a remarkable artifact of the “digital battlefield,” AND THE TIMING IS CRUCIAL. When Q shared this in 2019, it served as a high-level signal—long before the mainstream caught on—that the movement to “Make Iran Great Again” (MIGA) was already being integrated into the broader MAGA and Q narrative.

On March 7 of that year, Q dropped a “digital battlefield” artifact that the mainstream ignored.

The words:
“We stand TOGETHER in this FIGHT.
WWG1WGA!!!
Q”

By amplifying this image, Q wasn’t just showing a random protester; they were highlighting a global alignment with the “Restart” movement, led by Mohammad Hosseini. The young man in Isfahan, standing near the iconic Naghsh-e Jahan Avenue, was signaling to the world that the “Plan” wasn’t limited to U.S. borders. The sign—#Restart MIGA, #MIGA + MAGA, and #QANON—shows a brave individual in the heart of Iran directly linking his survival and his country’s future to the movement led by President Trump.

For this protester, the #QANON hashtag and the red heart weren’t just “internet culture.” They represented a direct channel of hope.

While the media worked to frame the messenger as a “domestic extremist movement,” this image proves that the message was actually serving as a global beacon for those living under true tyranny. Q was picking up on this grassroots Iranian sentiment and “dropping” it to let the public know that the President’s emphasis on Iranian liberation was already taking root on the ground.

The choice of location is deeply symbolic. Isfahan is a cradle of Persian culture, and by calling for a “Restart,” the movement advocates for the total dismantling of the current regime to restore Iran’s historical greatness.

The fact that this was highlighted years ago by Q—foreshadowing the massive shift in U.S.-Iran policy and the public “MIGA” endorsements we’ve seen recently—suggests that the coordination between these “patriots” across the globe was planned far in advance.

Ultimately, this image captures the moment a “fringe” dissident movement became part of a global alliance. It shows that the fight for freedom in Iran and the fight to protect the American republic were always viewed as two sides of the same coin: WWG1WGA.

More detail:

The person in the image—standing in Isfahan, Iran, holding a sign with #Restart MIGA, #MIGA + MAGA, and #QANON (plus a heart)—is almost certainly expressing support aligned with the Restart (ری‌استارت) opposition group and its ideology.

This combination of slogans is strongly associated with Restart, a fringe, right-wing Iranian dissident/exile group based in the US (California), led by Mohammad Hosseini (also known as Seyed Mohammad Hosseini or Restart Leader). Restart has long promoted:

  • Violent revolution to overthrow the Islamic Republic.
  • Conspiracy theories (often compared to QAnon in style and global spread of conspiracist thinking).
  • Explicit adoption of MIGA (“Make Iran Great Again”) as a direct play on Trump’s MAGA, to appeal to Trump supporters and position themselves as aligned with him.
  • QAnon-style messaging, including claims that “real QAnon” are Trump and Restart patriots, while accusing rivals (like the MEK or Reza Pahlavi supporters) of being fake or regime-linked.

The #Restart in the sign is a direct nod to this group. Restart has used these exact hashtags and themes since around 2017–2020, blending anti-regime activism with pro-Trump, QAnon-inspired narratives (e.g., “trust the plan,” deep state enemies, calls for US intervention or military action against Iran). They’ve positioned themselves as the “true” path to restoring a “great” pre-Islamic Republic Iran (often evoking ancient Persia/Cyrus the Great ideals).

In the context of the photo (taken sometime before 2026, based on the evergreen trees and winter clothing in Isfahan), this individual is likely:

  • A local Iranian sympathizer or supporter of Restart’s ideology.
  • Someone in the anti-regime opposition who embraces this niche, conspiratorial, pro-Trump strain—rather than mainstream opposition figures like Reza Pahlavi (Crown Prince) or groups like the MEK (Mujahedin-e Khalq), whom Restart often attacks.

By 2026, MIGA gained wider, more mainstream traction among some Iranian protesters and diaspora communities, especially after Trump repeatedly used it in posts supporting anti-regime unrest (e.g., urging protesters to “take over institutions,” “help is on the way. MIGA!!!”). Figures like Lindsey Graham wore MIGA hats, and it appeared in diaspora protests or as solidarity symbols. However, the specific combo with #Restart and #QANON points more narrowly to Restart adherents, who have pushed this blend since the late 2010s.

Such public displays inside Iran carry extreme risk (arrest, torture, execution under the regime), so this is a bold act of defiance from someone drawn to this fringe, Trump/QAnon-infused opposition vision—hoping for US-backed regime change to “restart” Iran as a great power. It’s unusual even within Iran’s diverse protest ecosystem, which includes women’s rights, secular, monarchist, leftist, and ethnic minority strands. Restart’s style remains niche but persistent online and among small, hardcore supporters.

Image analysis:

A young man (appears to be in his 20s) is standing outdoors on a sidewalk/roadside during daytime in what looks like an urban area in Iran. He is holding a handwritten white sign directly in front of his face with both hands, so the sign completely covers his face and head from view.

Sign content (written in red and black marker in a somewhat casual/handwritten style):

  • Main line at the top in large letters: #Restart MIGA
  • Below that: #MIGA + MAGA
  • At the bottom: #QANON followed by a hand-drawn red heart symbol (♥)

His clothing:

  • Dark camouflage-pattern winter jacket (mix of green/brown/black tones)
  • Black inner layer/pullover visible at the collar and sleeves
  • Light brown / khaki cargo-style pants
  • Dark shoes (partially visible)

Background / location:

  • He is standing right next to a large, distinctive blue-and-white hexagonal street sign for “خیابان نقش جهان” (Naghsh-e Jahan Avenue / Naqsh-e Jahan Street), written in elegant Persian calligraphy.
  • Below the Persian text it reads in English: NAGHSH – AVE (shortened/incomplete transliteration of Naghsh-e Jahan Avenue).
  • The sign has a classic Iranian municipal design: white background, thick blue border, Persian text in dark blue.
  • Behind him are several pine/cypress-like evergreen trees with green needles.
  • The ground is a combination of concrete sidewalk/pavement and some dirt/grassy edge near the tree bases.
  • In the background you can see:
    • A multi-lane urban road with some vehicles (blurred)
    • Typical Iranian city sidewalk elements (curb painted turquoise/blue-green in parts)
    • Bare winter branches and more trees lining the street
    • No heavy snow, but the clothing and trees suggest cold weather (likely winter)

Overall context clues:

  • The photo appears to be taken in Esfahan (Isfahan), Iran — Naghsh-e Jahan Avenue is one of the most famous streets in Isfahan, leading toward the UNESCO-listed Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
  • The man is publicly displaying strong support for MAGA (Make America Great Again), MIGA (likely Make Iran Great Again), and QAnon symbolism — a very unusual and attention-grabbing combination in an Iranian urban setting.

The overall mood of the photo feels like a deliberate, provocative street selfie/staged protest-style image.

Written with the help of AI.