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submitted 3 months ago by Armio2@lemmy.ml to c/worldnews@lemmy.ml

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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[-] davel@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I’m just wondering if they contracted the statue out to some artist without sharing their plans.

I think the first part is a safe assumption, but I can I can’t imagine any reason for secrecy. It may have been state or community or corporate funding.

[-] stressballs@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 months ago

At least it wasn't AI

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