Tehran’s internal power map is shifting in real time. With the death of Ali Larijani, Iran has lost more than a former speaker. It has lost a key intermediary between hardline ideology and regime-leve...

How can a religious theocracy rule over a society that’s increasingly secular? In this clip, Kaveh Shahrooz explains the surprising reality of modern Iranian society. ▶️ Watch the full conversation — https://quillette.com/2026/03/06/will-post-islamist-iran-get-a-royal-restoration/ Follow @quillette for more interviews with leading thinkers. #iran #iranianpeople #iranpolitics #secularism #religionandpolitics #middleeastculture #geopolitics #irananalysis #globalpolitics #middleeastanalysis #politicaldiscussion #worldaffairs #politicsreels #educationreels #quillette Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values. Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology. Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern orthodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship. --- Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream. Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: https://quillette.com/#/portal/signup Or donate send us a one-off tip: https://quillette.com/#/portal/support We made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: https://ghost.org/?via=claire91

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