Discrepancies Between Official Narratives and Societal Realities in Revolutionary States

The government’s attempts to blend Persian nationalism with strict religious identity have also largely backfired. Many Iranians have begun to view the state’s specific interpretation of religion as an obstacle to their cultural and national identity. This has led to a rise in secularism and a reclaiming of pre-Islamic Persian heritage, directly contradicting the "Islamic" pillar that the 1979 Revolution was built upon.