Iran's Democracy Movement Surges, Backed by Reza Pahlavi

The growing support for democracy in Iran, which Reza Pahlavi seeks to channel, is fueled by deep-seated dissatisfaction with the current clerical establishment. Decades of political repression, economic mismanagement, and social restrictions have eroded public trust and intensified calls for fundamental change. The "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests, sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini, dramatically showcased the widespread desire for freedom and human rights, especially among the youth, who are increasingly vocal in their demands for a secular, democratic state.