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Today, in a symbolic act, Iranians set fire to the flags of Israel and the United States, as well as an obelisk and a statue of Baal—which they described as a symbol of Satan—in various cities across Iran in response to the release of the Epstein documents.

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[–] HarryLime@hexbear.net 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I thought it was something that was made before the protest. I didn't think the protestors would make a statue and an obelisk just for a demonstration.

[–] davel@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 day ago

It’s not a spontaneous protest. It’s an organized commemoration of the Sha (a comprador of US empire) being overthrown 47 years ago.