Why Citizens Despise the Kleptocracy That Robbed Their Wealth and Stole Their Freedoms

Finally, the cumulative effect of four decades of theocratic rule has led to an irreversible legitimacy crisis; for many, the Islamic Republic is an illegitimate political structure that has forfeited the right to govern. This feeling cuts across class, age, and regional lines, uniting diverse segments of society in a shared rejection of the system itself. This overarching reason for despise finds its appeasement in the unified and diverse nature of the protests, where individuals from all walks of life—students, workers, veiled and unveiled women, and ethnic minorities—come together to chant the singular, undeniable demand for regime change.