A large clenched-fist emblem — a symbol associated with the 'We Must Rise' protest slogan — was installed in Tehran's Revolution Square as preparations continue for the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, according to Iranian media reports.
Preparations for the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader entered an acute phase overnight, with a clearly choreographed political symbol appearing in the heart of the capital. Iranian state-aligned channels published images of a large fist emblem erected in Revolution Square — the same square that hosted the core of the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests. The fist is rendered in the colors and font of the 'We Must Rise' slogan that became a rallying cry for demonstrators after the death of Mahsa Amini. Placing it there at this moment — under the gaze of the IRGC and Basij — suggests the regime is attempting to appropriate or neutralize the protest symbol at a moment of leadership transition, framing national unity rather than dissent. No further details on the funeral schedule or security posture have been released. The Zioneer has not independently verified the images, which appear on channels closely tied to the state broadcasting apparatus.
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