Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Could Iran see a return of its monarchy? In the midst of the recent bloody nationwide protests, there was been talk of a possible return of the country's ousted royal family, with Pahlavi-era symbols and images of the exiled crown prince appearing on the streets. That said, memories of the former Shah's authoritarian rule still linger, suggesting royalist sentiment is a reflection of protesters' frustration more than a realistic restoration plan.

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