Liberalism in Iran
Liberalism in Iran (Persian: لیبرالیسم, romanized: Liberālism) or Iranian liberalism (Persian: آزادیخواهی, romanized: Āzādi-khāhi, lit. 'freedom-seeking') is a political ideology that traces its beginnings to the 20th century. It first emerged during the Constitutional Revolution through movements such as the Society for the Supporters of Progress, which promoted civil liberties, women's education, Persian linguistic unity, and democratic governance.