When the revolution succeeded in overthrowing Pahlavi’s monarchy, the new Republic led sought to dismantle the symbols of the old regime. Statues of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, representing his rule, were seen as relics of a bygone era that many associated with oppression, extravagance, and the Westernization of the country. As a result, the regime initiated a systematic campaign to remove these statues across the nation. The fall of these statues became a powerful visual representation of the revolution’s success.
