Iran’s political power structure is neither democratic, nor a classical totalitarian one. It is true that there are even quasi-fascist forces in Iran that would like to control all levers of power and create a completely closed society. These forces are currently even present in the political establishment. But there have always been democratic forces within the country that have opposed the totalitarian ideology. In fact, over the past 30 years, such democratic forces have even been able to gain a presence in the Majles (parliament), in the government, or both. >>>
