Azadi Tower: Architect Watches From Exile As Beloved Iranian Landmark Coopted By Regime
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty [Unofficial]
February 19, 2026
Soon after his most famous public monument was completed, Hossein Amanat was forced to flee Iran amid the Islamic revolution. The architect spoke to RFE/RL about watching his Azadi Tower being used as a backdrop for Islamic regime military parades.
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