National Revolution of Iran
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The National Revolution of Iran is a term used by some analysts to describe the nationwide protest movement in Iran[1][2][3][4], some believe Iran is close to such a revolution.[5][6][7] This movement has its roots in the Mahsa Amini protests, reached a new peak during the 2025–2026 Iranian protests, and is now once again spreading on a broader scale. This movement supports of political independence, civil liberties, the end of the Guardianship of the Islamic Jurist system[8], and the establishment of a democratic and secular government.[9] It can be seen as reflecting national aspirations in Iranian society against religious dictatorship.[10]
Background
Public policy institute analysts have noted that the new wave of nationalism after Mahsa Amini protests differs from both earlier romantic nationalism and Shiʿa Islamic nationalism, tracing its roots to Nowruz and drawing inspiration from modern concepts such as secularism, democracy, and political tolerance.[11] The public policy institute argues that what is currently taking shape in Iran is not merely protest or slogans but a national revolution and the formation of a national consciousness aimed at moving beyond a structure that lacks the characteristics of a nation-state.[12]
The New Wave of 2025-2026 Iranian protests
During 2025–2026 Iranian protests, a new wave of protests began in Iran that spread across all provinces of the country. The protests initially arose due to the deep economic crisis, the collapse of the rial’s value, the rise in food prices, and livelihood pressures, and then transformed into political slogans against the Islamic Republic regime, including demands for an end to religious rule, civil liberties, and a transition beyond the Islamic Republic.[14]
In this new uprising, the merchants and traders of Tehran's Grand Bazaar took the lead in protesting against economic problems and the collapse of the national currency's value, after which students and pensioners on a much broader scale.[15][16]
The Gurdian consider this wave to be the largest protest movement since 2022 and the Mahsa Amini uprising to date, and it has reflected the voice of criticism against the government across the entire country.[17]
Indeed multiple sources claims that Iran today has probably closer to a breaking point since the 1979 Revolution.[18][19][20] The collapse of the rial's value, widespread shortages of water and electricity, the paralysis of everyday economic life, and the complete blockage of political reforms have brought society to a stage where fear is no longer an effective tool for the regime. Past protests may not have led to an overthrow, but they have achieved one decisive outcome: the erosion of power within the system and the growing convergence among the people.[19]
Symbols
In the new wave, Reza Pahlavi – as the central figure[21][22] of the slogans and a secular, democracy-seeking personality[23] – has called on people to continue the protests, carry out strikes, and occupy urban centres, although the role of such figures inside Iran remains more limited.[24]
Following the widespread anti-government protests in Iran, users noticed that the X platform has replaced the emoji of the official flag of the Islamic Republic with the pre-revolution “Lion and Sun” flag. This symbol, which was used for centuries during the monarchical period, encompasses the sun rooted in ancient Iranian traditions and the lion as a symbol of power and sovereignty; in its later versions.[25]
References
- ↑ "Gathering of Iranian residents in Brussels in support of Iran's National Revolution". Iran International (in فارسی). Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ Gordon, Dave (10 January 2026). "Former Canadian politician emerges as key cheerleader for new Iranian revolution". National Post.
- ↑ Hopton, Nicholas (9 January 2026). "Why the Iran protests feel different this time". The Spectator Australia. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ "سعید قاسمینژاد | انقلاب ملی و مسیر پیروزی". ایندیپندنت فارسی (in فارسی). 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ Milani, Abbas (8 January 2026). "Iran is on the edge of revolution". New Statesman. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ Kaviani, Hannah (9 January 2026). "Interview: Iran Is At The 'Beginning Of A Revolutionary Moment'". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ "Will Iran experience a revolution this time? Jack Goldstone, expert on revolutionary theory, responds". Euronews Persian (in فارسی). 9 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ "Understanding Iran's protest chants: What are demonstrators' demands?". France 24. 2026-01-02. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ "Protests Mark the End of the Islamic Republic's Political Project". Bourse & Bazaar Foundation. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ Hakamian, Mahmoud (January 11, 2026). "Day 14 Of Iran Uprising: Protests Expand To 190 Cities, Rallies Resume In Tehran And Other Cities – OpEd".
- ↑ "تاریخ تازهها - ملیگرایی وحدتبخش، آلترناتیو ملیگرایی شیعی و ملیگرایی رمانتیک". ار.اف.ای - RFI (in فارسی). 2022-10-04. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ ایران, اندیشکده مسائل (2023-10-01). "مسئله ملی، فهم ملی، دولت ملی و انقلاب ملی". اندیشکده مسائل ایران (in فارسی). Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ Badshah, Nadeem (2026-01-10). "Protester pulls down national flag from Iranian embassy in London". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-01-11.
- ↑ Gambrell, Jon (4 January 2026). "What to know about the protests shaking Iran as government shuts down internet and phone networks". AP News. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ "Iran's protests led by shopkeepers is shaking up the regime". Le Monde. 1 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ Yıldız, Güney (01 Jan, 2026). "Iran Rial Crashes To 1.44 Million: First Death Confirmed In Kuhdasht As Bazaar Breaks With The Regime". Forbes. Archived from the original on 11 Jan, 2026. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help); Check date values in:|date=, |archive-date=(help) - ↑ Christou, William; Parent, Deepa (10 January 2026). "New protests erupt in Iran as supreme leader signals upcoming crackdown". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ Nanda, Prakash (9 January 2026). "1979-Like Revolution Erupts In Iran! "Pahlavi Will Return" Slogans Rock Streets; Is Mullah Regime Collapsing?". Eurasian Times. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Rouzbeh, Ardavan (9 January 2026). "Fears of disobedience in military barracks; why today is a decisive moment for Iran's army". Iran International (in فارسی). Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ "Second call by Prince Reza Pahlavi: I am preparing to return to the homeland; on Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m., seize city centers". Independent Persian (in فارسی). 10 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ "Reza Pahlavi, exiled son of Iran's last shah, at centre of protest chants". BBC News. 9 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ Rezaei, Mali (7 January 2026). "What the West misunderstands about the revolt in Iran". ABC Religion & Ethics. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ Zamani, Masoud (4 July 2025). "Can Iran's Monarchy Be Restored?". The National Interest. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ "Huge anti-government protests in Tehran and other Iranian cities, videos show". BBC News. 9 January 2026. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
- ↑ "Decoding Iran's old national flag: What the lion and sun represented before the Islamic Revolution changed it for 'Allah'". The Week. Retrieved 10 January 2026.
Notes
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