Despite Iran experiencing the first modern revolution in West Asia in the 1900s to achieve the rule of the people, justice, and freedom, the country still suffers from a lack of these fundamental rights. In the recent decade, Iranians faced another setback; now their government is behind many Arab countries in the region. One of the primary shortcomings of democracy in Iran stems from its lack of a political system and political party structure, both in power and in opposition. The latest developments in Iran and its political history will be discussed on this page.