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Tehran City Council Renames Bisotun Street Between Fathi Shaqaqi and Jihad Square After Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

Dec 24, 2024, 09:26 AM

The Tehran City Council has officially approved the renaming of Bisotun Street, located between Fathi Shaqaqi Street and Jihad Square, to honor Yahya Sinwar, the late leader of Hamas. This decision was made during the council's 290th public session and is part of efforts to commemorate significant figures and martyrs. The council also considered a proposal to rename part of Lashgari Highway after Hassan Nasrallah, the slain Hezbollah leader, but this proposal was not approved. The decision to rename Bisotun Street reflects ongoing political and social sentiments within Iran, particularly in relation to recent conflicts involving Hamas and Israel.