Saed News: Currently, following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the emblem representing "Allah" and the phrase "La ilaha illallah" (There is no god but Allah) appears in red at the center of the Iranian flag, placed on the white stripe.
History of the Iranian Flag: What Do the Colors Represent?
Saed News: Currently, and after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the emblem symbolizing "Allah" and the phrase "La ilaha illallah" (There is no god but Allah) appears in red in the center of the flag, placed on the white stripe. Additionally, 22 repetitions of the phrase “Allahu Akbar” (God is the Greatest) in white are inscribed along the lower edge of the green stripe and the upper edge of the red stripe, symbolizing the victory of the revolution on the 22nd of Bahman (February 11, 1979).
According to Saed News Society Desk, the Iranian flag consists of three colors: green, white, and red. Depending on the ruling governments throughout history, the middle of the flag sometimes bore the ancient emblem of the lion and sun, and at other times remained plain white. After the 1979 revolution, the red emblem in the center, representing “Allah” and the Islamic declaration of faith, was placed on the white stripe. The 22 “Allahu Akbar” inscriptions commemorate the revolution's triumph on the 22nd of Bahman.
Green – Symbolizes growth and friendliness
White – Peace and friendship (inspired by Zoroastrian symbolism)
Red – The blood of those martyred for Iran
These three colors have been used in Iranian symbolism since ancient times. For instance, these colors appear in the paintings found in the palaces of Susa.
The full article then continues with an extensive historical account of the Iranian flag, including:
The Kaviani Banner (Drafsh-e Kaviani), said to originate from the myth of Kaveh the Blacksmith rising against the tyrant Zahhak.
Post-Islamic Conquest – Periods when Iran had no official flag for nearly two centuries, with only a few resistance leaders bearing banners.
First flag emblems during the Ghaznavid era and onward – beginning with a moon symbol, later replaced with a lion during Sultan Mas'ud’s reign.
Addition of the Sun behind the lion during the Seljuk or Khwarazmian period.
Safavid Era – Usage of green flags, sometimes with different celestial or animal symbols.
Nader Shah Era – Introduction of the three-color (green, white, red) flags with lion and sun motifs.
Qajar Dynasty – Transition to rectangular flags and formalization of the lion and sun emblem, including versions with swords and crowns.
Amir Kabir's Reforms – Establishing the flag's current rectangular shape with the same color order and national emblem.
Constitutional Revolution – Official recognition of the green, white, and red colors and lion-sun emblem in the 1906 Constitution.
Post-Revolution Era – In the 1979 Constitution, Article 18 formalized the flag’s current form: green, white, and red with the central emblem representing “Allah,” and “Allahu Akbar” repeated 22 times along the edges.
