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  "textContent": "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 […]\n\nThe post Iran’s Defining Struggle: Rejecting Both Theocracy and Monarchy in the Fight for Popular Sovereignty appeared first on Iran News Update.",
  "title": "Iran’s Defining Struggle: Rejecting Both Theocracy and Monarchy in the Fight for Popular Sovereignty"
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