derafsh (13. 452)

Whilst already prohibited as a symbol of political provocation during the 2022 Qatari games though inconsistently enforced, FIFA is introducing a blanket ban against the pre-revolutionary and pro-monarchist lion and sun flag at World Cup venues. Reportedly the move was instigated as a prerequisite to the national team’s participation in the events. Unhelpfully, Twitter at the beginning of the joint Israeli-US war of aggression against Iran changed its flag emoji to the pre-1979 version championed by those against the Islamic Republic. The title ( درفش) refers to the battle standard used by ancient Persian armies.