‘Tehran: Star of David dome destroyed’ :
Tehran municipality workers destroyed the “Star of David dome” in the capital’s main square, according to a report by Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency, cited by Channel Two News.
The authorities reportedly ordered the destruction of the dome, which had “characteristics associated with the Zionist regime.” Fars reported that the move came after increasing disapproval was expressed regarding the feature. The dome was placed in the square in August last year, surprising many due to the central location. It was allegedly placed there instead of a monument to the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a symbol and leader of Islamic opposition to the shah’s secular and Western-aligned rule.
According to report, the ornamental tiling which bore a symbol resembling the Star of David was removed, leaving the dome bare.
