Yes and when the Shah fell the country was plunged back centuries. Those who remember those days keep hope alive for the younger generation. Many were executed so those left either migrated to other places or live with heads down not daring to expose their thoughts.
The older generations have been beaten down so much for so long and can only long for the good old days.
Interesting point of view by George Webb
Always take with a grain or two
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jURCCAKIdfQ