Iranian fans carrying the flag of Persia were barred from entering their country’s World Cup game against England on Monday unless they surrendered the flags, which are viewed as a symbol of protest of Iran’s theocratic government.The flags are similar — dominated by green, white and red bands — but while the Persian flag has a lion and sun in the center of its white band, the Iranian national flag has an Islamic symbol and phrasing in its place.
Fans wearing shirts with the flag or other anti-Iran messaging also were not allowed inside unless they agreed to turn their shirts inside out.
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