Flag of Iran

Asia

93.2M

1980

IR | 4:7

Official Palette

Symbolism

Green represents growth and Islam, white represents honesty and peace, and red represents bravery and martyrdom. The emblem is a stylized rendering of the word 'Allah'. The Takbir ('Allahu Akbar') is written 22 times along the inner edges of the green and red bands.

History

Adopted on July 29, 1980, following the Islamic Revolution, replacing the previous flag which featured the Lion and Sun emblem of the Shah.

Construction

A 4:7 ratio. A horizontal tricolor with the emblem centered and Kufic script running along the borders of the white stripe.

Color Meanings

green: Growth, prosperity, and the Islamic faith

white: Honesty, peace, and purity

red: Bravery, martyrdom, and sacrifice

Country Facts

Population: 93.2M

1.9% of Asia
Capital: Tehran
Languages: Persian (Farsi)
Continent: Asia
Landlocked: No
Borders: Afghanistan Armenia Azerbaijan Iraq Pakistan Turkey Turkmenistan
ISO 3166-1: IR

Flag Identification

Adopted: July 29, 1980
Designer: Hamid Nadimi
Proportions: 4:7 (≈1.750)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands
Key Symbols: Emblem, Text

Influences

Islamic Revolution of 1979

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Flag Protocol

The emblem must be centered in the white band
The Kufic script must be clearly visible and correctly oriented

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