Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has replaced Iran’s official flag emoji with the pre-revolution Lion-and-Sun emblem, users noticed on Friday, amid the ongoing anti-government protests in the country.

X will replace Iran’s flag emoji with the pre-1979 lion-and-sun symbol, a politically charged move announced as internet restrictions persist in Iran.

Sun” flag has recently re-emerged across Iran as a symbol of protest, as Iranians have taken to the streets to protest the country’s repressive regime.

The central feature of its response to the latest protests has been the Iranian regime’s internet blackout. It’s a portent of ...

Footage shows man replacing Islamic Republic banner with pre-revolution tri-color; police say several others also arrested ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. People take part in a demonstration in support of the nationwide mass protests against the government in Iran on Paris Square.