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Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences | Volume-10 | Issue-11
The formation of the National Front in Iran
Dr. Najleh Khandagh
Published: Nov. 14, 2022 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2022.v10i11.001
Pages: 516-525
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Abstract
The grounds and manner of the emergence, ups and downs and collapse of the National Front (first period) between1949-1953 are considered to be one of the most controversial topics in the history of contemporary developments in Iran. The social and political conditions of Iran underwent a huge transformation between1941-1957. This development was caused by the arrival of the gravediggers and the fall of Reza Shah in September 1941. In this research, the fields of one of the most important political and social forces of Iran, i.e. "National Front" in the country's political scene after the fall of Reza Shah's dictatorship are investigated. The disintegration of Reza Shah's centralized system after his fall paved the way for the emergence of social forces that had been suppressed until then. The disintegration of Reza Shah's centralized system after his downfall paved the way for the emergence of social forces that had been suppressed until then. It was expected that by weakening the position of the court, the newly emerging parties would be able to eliminate the power vacuum that had arisen in the political arena. But it soon became clear that they not only could not do this, but they themselves had to submit once again to the restored power of the court. At the same time as the crisis dominates the society, the attempt to restore the desired dictatorship of court weakens the nationalists and the freedom seekers more and more. The actions of the court to create political restrictions and deprivation of civil liberties had coincided with the efforts of the British and Iranian Oil Company to stabilize its position in Iran. These two tyrannical and colonial actions were in conflict with what the nationalist and freedom fighters were pursuing. Alignment of those who called themselves "National Front", it was normal for the governing board and the oil company. The National Front was formed by those who were disillusioned with the political-social situation, ...............