Iran’s Defining Struggle: Rejecting Both Theocracy and Monarchy in the Fight for Popular Sovereignty

Why the future of Iran hinges on a democratic republic rooted in the will of the people—not inherited power or imposed authority Modern Iranian history is defined by a persistent and unequal struggle between popular sovereignty and entrenched structures of power. From the Persian Constitutional Revolution to the present day, the Iranian people have […] The post Iran’s Defining Struggle: Rejecting Both Theocracy and Monarchy in the Fight for Popular Sovereignty appeared first on Iran News Update.