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Flag Description: three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red; the national emblem (a stylized representation of the word Allah in the shape of a tulip, a symbol of martyrdom) in red is centered in the white band; ALLAH AKBAR (God is Great) in white Arabic script is repeated 11 times along the bottom edge of the green band and 11 times along the top edge of the red band  Source: The World Factbook :: National Anthem: Sorood The official anthem of the Islamic Republic of Iran written in 1990 by Hassan Riahi. :: English Lyrics  Upwards on the horizon rises the Eastern Sun, The sight of the true Religion. Bahman - the brilliance of our Faith. Your message, O Imam, of independence and freedom is imprinted on our souls. O Martyrs! The time of your cries of pain rings in our ears. Enduring, continuing, eternal, The Islamic Republic of Iran. :: Popular Anthem: Ey Iran Lyrics written by Hossein Golgolab and music composed by Ruhollah Khaleghi. Ey Iran Sorood | Midi | Ey Iran by Andy :: Pahlavi Era Flag   :: National Anthem: Sorood  Back to top Front Page |