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The slogan "Javid Sha", referencing the exiled Shah of Iran, symbolizes a profound call for change—an urge to restore Iran’s pre-1979 constitutional monarchy. Historically, Emperor Reza Pahlavi (Reza Shah) and his son Mohammad Reza Shah ruled Iran as monarchs before the Islamic Revolution. Today, Iranians inside Iran are reclaiming their historical monarchy in spirit, demanding its return as a means to reclaim freedom, sovereignty, and national identity.
The fact that these chants are happening inside mosques controlled by the regime underscores the depth of discontent. It also signifies a major ideological shift, as citizens are risking everything to voice their desire for a different political future.