The removal of statues dedicated to Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah, is a significant event in the country’s modern history, symbolizing the dramatic shift in political power and the societal transformations following the Revolution of 1979. Pahlavi’s reign, which lasted from 1941 until his ousting in 1979, was marked by significant modernization efforts but also by increasing authoritarianism, economic inequality, and a growing divide between the ruling elite and ordinary citizens. These factors led to widespread discontent, culminating in the Revolution.
