Recently, the social network X (formerly Twitter) announced it is replacing the Iranian flag emoji on its platform with the historic Lion and Sun symbol, which was part of Iran’s flag before the 1979 revolution. This update was confirmed by Nikita Bier, X’s head of product, and has already started appearing for some users on the web version of X. The change shows that tech platforms can respond when enough people raise their voices for a more accurate and culturally representative symbol. It also highlights how the Lion and Sun emblem is widely recognised by Iranians and supporters around the world as a symbol of heritage and the ongoing fight for freedom.