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The Evolution of Iran's Middle Class
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Iran's middle class underwent significant changes in response to the country's urban shift and population growth. Despite the challenges posed by the Islamic regime since 1979, the current middle class is much larger than in prior decades.

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The population in Iran has shifted to become more urban, educated, and middle class in the past century.
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The population in Iran has shifted to become more urban, educated, and middle class in the past century. However, the Islamic regime since 1979 has caused the destruction of the old middle class.

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The Evolution of Iran's Middle Class
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