Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Tehran’s municipal council reversed itsdecision to rename a city street after the late Hamas leader Yahya Al-Sinwar,citing the need for a more thorough review of street-naming policies.
The Iranian state news agency IRNA reported that the decision to rename"Bisotun Street" in District 6 was suspended and referred back to thecouncil's naming committee for further evaluation.
Ali Reza Nadali, the spokesperson for Tehran's municipal council,emphasized that decisions regarding street names require careful consideration."For now, Bisotun Street will retain its historic name," he said.
Nadali attributed the reversal to preserving the historical significanceof Mount Bisotun, a landmark referenced extensively in Iran's ancient historyand literature. The site features inscriptions from King Darius I of theAchaemenid Empire, dating back to around 520 BCE, commemorating his victoriesand solidifying his rule.
The council initially voted on Tuesday to rename the street, locatedbetween Fathi Shiqaqi Street and Jihad Square, in honor of Al-Sinwar, the lateHamas leader.
Notably, Tehran’s municipal council announced plans to name anotherstreet in the Iranian capital after the late Hassan Nasrallah, former leader ofHezbollah.
“The decision is a symbolic gesture to honor the martyr Hassan Nasrallahand support the axis of resistance,” said Tehran council chairman Mehdi Jamran.“It underscores the commitment of both citizens and officials to Islamic andnational values, aiming to foster resistance and unity in society.”
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