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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-28T07:31:38.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Why Iranians Reject Both Theocratic Rule and the Revival of Monarchical Absolutism  At this critical juncture in Iran’s modern history, the reemergence of monarchical claims—combined with their rhetorical and strategic overlap with narratives long promoted by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—reveals an unsettling reality: authoritarianism, regardless of its aesthetic or symbolism, speaks a common […]\n\nThe post Crown and Turban: Two Faces of the Same Authoritarian Coin appeared first on Iran News Update.",
  "title": "Crown and Turban: Two Faces of the Same Authoritarian Coin"
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