@sarahraviani - Sarah Raviani
Hamas seized the first humanitarian aid shipment that crossed the reopened Erez crossing. If you haven’t already realized it yet, Hamas is the problem. https://t.co/2DRUq9Obxp
@sarahraviani - Sarah Raviani
A brief history of Iran’s flag: In 1980, the newly installed Islamic Republic replaced the beloved Lion and Sun symbol on the national flag of Iran with a tulip-shaped emblem significant in Shia Islam. The tulip is comprised of four petals and a stem that form the word “Allah” in Arabic and represents the five pillars of Islam. The Arabic text on the flag reads “Allahu Akbar.” Iran is the only country in the world that uses a different language on it’s flag than the official language of the country (Persian). Many Iranians feel that the current flag does not adequately represent the people or the rich history of Iran. Rather, the flag is viewed as a symbol of the Islamic Revolution. In contrast, the ancient Lion and Sun symbol, dating back to 12th-century Persia, symbolizes life, glory, and strength. Although displaying the Lion and Sun flag is prohibited in Iran, it remains a powerful symbol of the pre-revolutionary era and serves as a beacon of hope for a free Iran.