Lion and Sun flag

The Lion and Sun flag is a historic Iranian national flag consisting of a green-white-red horizontal tricolour charged with the Lion and Sun emblem. It served as the state flag of Iran from 1907 until the 1979 Islamic Revolution, after which it was strictly banned. Since then, the flag has had no official status but continues to be used as a historical and political symbol, particularly among the Iranian diaspora and opposition movements. Flag description Lion and Sun emblem The emblem consists of a male lion in front of a rising sun, coloured in gold and centred on the white band. Its appearance has varied across over time. In some versions, the lion holds a sword, while in others it stands unarmed, with all four paws on the ground. The sun is nowadays depicted as a simple disc with rays, though earlier designs often included...