{"id":89154,"date":"2026-08-08T11:53:22","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T09:53:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=89154"},"modified":"2026-08-08T12:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T10:01:21","slug":"irans-long-struggle-for-freedom-and-a-democratic-republic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/articles\/2026\/08\/irans-long-struggle-for-freedom-and-a-democratic-republic\/89154\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran\u2019s Long Struggle for Freedom and a Democratic Republic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The struggle begun by Sattar Khan and the fighters of Iran\u2019s Constitutional Revolution has, after 120 years, matured in the Resistance Units\u2019 fight for a democratic republic.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Iran\u2019s struggle for freedom, democracy and political sovereignty has deep roots, stretching back more than a century to the Constitutional Revolution of 1906<\/strong><\/a>. The movement sought to establish representative government, strengthen the rule of law and place limits on absolute political power.<\/p>\n

Although the Constitutional Revolution introduced important democratic principles, Iran later returned to authoritarian rule under the monarchy. The 1979 revolution ended the monarchy but replaced it with a system in which substantial political power was concentrated in the hands of the Supreme Leader and other unelected institutions.<\/p>\n

Since then, successive generations of Iranians have continued to demand political freedom, accountable government and greater public participation. From major protests to nationwide uprisings in recent years, calls for fundamental political change have remained a persistent force in Iranian society.<\/p>\n

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This year marks the 120th anniversary of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution.
We honor the brave women and men who sacrificed their lives to secure its victory\u2014a pivotal milestone that ushered Iran into a modern era despite immense betrayal and hardship.
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\u2014 Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) August 5, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n