@dogsdogs782: Why are Iranians stepping on this flag? Here is the historical context behind what you are seeing. The flag on the ground is the official state flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran, adopted after the 1979 revolution. For many Iranians living under the current clerical government, and for Iranian dissidents around the world, that specific emblem represents state repression rather than the Iranian people or their culture. During demonstrations, protesters often step on or tear down the official 1979 flag while waving the historic Lion and Sun flag instead. Context changes everything when you look past viral clips. Follow Common Sense USA as we build toward 1,000 followers for calm, plain English breakdowns of civics, history, and world events. #commonsense #iran #worldnews #History #contextmatters

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