Don’t Hold Your Breath on Iranian Democracy

Night falls on Tehran, the capital of Iran, on February 18, 2014. Analysts have discussed whether Iran can become a democracy. (Shutterstock/SinanDogan34)

Topic: Human Rights, and Land Warfare

Blog Brand: Middle East Watch

Region: Middle East

Tags: Democracy, Iran, Islamic Republic, Kurds, MENA, and United States

Don’t Hold Your Breath on Iranian Democracy

February 27, 2026

By: Alex Madajian

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