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What those different versions of the Iranian flag appearing at protests mean
Protesters use different Iranian flags to express political views; the Lion and Sun flag is common and linked to monarchy support, while the tricolour represents diverse movements.
- Protesters worldwide displayed different versions of Iran's flag at protests and rallies, The Canadian Press first reported March 5, 2026.
- The 'Allah' emblem was adopted in 1980 after the 1979 revolution, replacing the Lion and Sun flag from the 1906 constitution that was later banned.
- The tricolour, called the 'flag of the people', appears at protests and is often customised, Khayambashi said, with slogans like 'Women Life Freedom'.
- Today, the flags signal a clear divide in the Iranian diaspora, with the Lion and Sun flag often supporting monarchy and the official flag rarely seen at protests, as Khayambashi said.
- Research shows emblems help people express national identity, with Dr. Shirin Khayambashi noting the 'Allah' emblem definitely represents the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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