Flag of Iran

Current flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran, introduced in 1980. Ratio: 4:7

The current flag of Iran started to be used on 29 July 1980 after the Islamic Revolution. The design of the flag is three horizontal bands of green above white above red, symbolising Islam, peace, and valour respectively.^[1]

Lion and Sun flag, used officially from 1907 to 1979. Ratio: 4:7

Another flag of Iran that is popular is the Lion and Sun flag [en], which features a gold-coloured lion with a sun and sword in the centre of the flag. It used to be Iran's flag before 1979, but is still used by many Iranians who don't like the current government of Iran.^[2]

Flag Of Iran Media

Shahdad Standard, ancient bronze flag found at Shahdad, c. 2400 BC. This flag is one of the oldest in human history.
Derafsh Kaviani appearing in a coin of a local Persian dynasty that arose near Persepolis during the Seleucid era.
Safavid flag in the Siege of Shamakhi, 1578. Secaatname (1586)
Imperial Standards of the Afsharid dynasty
Three-striped version of the Afsharid royal standard.
Four-striped version of the Afsharid royal standard.
Imperial Flag of Nader Shah (2nd Series) - No. 1
Persia Naval Flag Afsharid Period Category:Flags of Iran

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↑ Smith, Whitney. Flag of Iran. Encyclopædia Britannica (13 January 2026). Retrieved 6 March 2026.
↑ McKeever, Amy. Why Iran's flag is at the center of controversy at the World Cup. National Geographic (29 November 2022). Retrieved 6 March 2026.

[1] Smith, Whitney. Flag of Iran. Encyclopædia Britannica (13 January 2026). Retrieved 6 March 2026.

[:22-2] McKeever, Amy. Why Iran's flag is at the center of controversy at the World Cup. National Geographic (29 November 2022). Retrieved 6 March 2026.

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