2026 Iranian Protests: Quick Facts

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Date	December 28, 2025 - present
Location	Iran
Context	12-Day War

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A large crowd gathers around and holds up a giant Iranian flag with the lion and sun emblem during a public demonstration.

Protesters in Tehran

Graphic showing the question Why are protesters in Iran flying the country's old flag? above two Iranian flags: the current flag with a red emblem and the old flag with a lion and sun symbol. Protesters are visible in the background.

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Why Are Iranian Protesters Using the Prerevolution Lion and Sun Flag?rial

Key People

Ali Khamenei

Ali Khamenei

rahbar of Iran

Masoud Pezeshkian stands with arms crossed in front of bookshelves, wearing a dark jacket and light blue shirt, looking at the camera.

Masoud Pezeshkian

president of Iran