The removal of Pahlavi’s statues was not just a matter of public protest but was also deeply tied to the ideological struggle between the secular, modernizing policies of the Shah and the conservative Islamic ideology espoused by the revolutionaries. The Shah’s vision for involved transforming it into a modern, industrialized nation, with policies aimed at boosting economic development, improving education, and empowering women. However, these reforms were often seen as too radical and were largely imposed from above, without sufficient input or support from the wider population.
