The head of product at X has announced that Iran’s flag on the platform will be changed to the monarchist sun and lion symbol, with the update going live tomorrow.
The move replaces the current Islamic Republic flag and is expected to spark strong reactions from both supporters of Iran’s opposition and regime loyalists.
The sun and lion emblem is widely associated with pre 1979 Iran and monarchist movements opposed to the Islamic regime.
X has not released further details on whether the change is permanent or tied to a broader policy update.
