I think there is a very common misconception in the west that equates public opinion in the capital cities, where the wealthy and educated live, with public opinion in the country. That's why, when a few 100 people protest in Moscow or Beijing western media report it as massive protests even though these people represent maybe 2% of the population. I can imagine a similar dissonance in Persia/Iran.
tsimen t1_j1myicf wrote
Reply to What did the public actually want in the Iranian revolution of 1979? by ReecoElryk
I think there is a very common misconception in the west that equates public opinion in the capital cities, where the wealthy and educated live, with public opinion in the country. That's why, when a few 100 people protest in Moscow or Beijing western media report it as massive protests even though these people represent maybe 2% of the population. I can imagine a similar dissonance in Persia/Iran.