 The text below the central text states which translates to "The Islamic Resistance in Lebanon", which serves to promote the image of the groups cause as legitimate and righteous.Initially, Hezbollah operated under the flag of Iran as this was viewed by supporters as the flag of Islam, specifically of the Shia sect.The flag of Hezbollah first saw usage in the late 1980s and early 1990s, often being displayed alongside the Iranian flag.