All Iranians across the world stand shoulder to shoulder with the protesters inside the country and chant ‘Javid Shah’.
The Iranian nation, a nation that has shown courage in the face of bullets continues, without pause, the path of strikes and protests against a regime that has occupied their country for 47 years.
In the streets of Iran and in cities across the globe, this nation has raised a single, resonant cry, echoing its unity, national identity, and collective will through the slogan ‘Javid Shah’.
Today, it is difficult to find anyone who has not heard the reverberation of this chant across continents. The words ‘Javid Shah’ have crossed borders and languages, stirring curiosity and prompting a fundamental question: what does ‘Javid Shah’ truly mean, and what message does it carry within itself for the Iranian people and the world?
‘Javid Shah’ means the end of darkness and the end of Iran’s occupation by the Islamic Republic.
It represents a decisive break from decades of repression, fear, and imposed silence.
‘Javid Shah’ means moving beyond the demons of the 1979 uprising those forces that united despite their differences: leftists, the Mojahedin, and the clerical establishment, whose alliance led to the destruction of Iran and the burning of generations.
It is a rejection of that destructive legacy and a refusal to accept the continuation of a system that has drained the nation’s life, dignity, and future.
‘Javid Shah’ also means a return to Iran’s cultural roots and historical identity an identity that has been carried for thousands of years, passed down from mothers and fathers to their children, generation after generation. It affirms that Iranians know who they are, where they come from, and what they stand for. It is a declaration of historical awareness, cultural continuity, and national self-respect.
‘Javid Shah’ signifies the end of those celebrities and artists who acted against Iran, who built international reputations by portraying only fear, misery, and suffering, and who concealed Iranian identity behind distortions and false narratives. It is a call to reclaim dignity in representation and to restore truth to Iran’s image before the world.
‘Javid Shah’ means that the legacy of the Pahlavi kings remains alive, a legacy they themselves inherited from the ancient kings of Iran, rooted in statehood, sovereignty, and national unity.
‘Javid Shah’ further means that Iranians see themselves as custodians of the will of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi: the national Lion and Sun flag, the Constitution, and the Crown Prince, who today is Reza Shah II. It is an assertion of continuity, legality, and responsibility toward the symbols and principles that once held the country together as a modern nation-state.
Ultimately, ‘Javid Shah’ means calling upon the lawful king of Iran, a king through whom the people can once again become one nation, rescue their country from collapse, and restore Iran’s honour and pride.
Ss Reza Shah II stated in his address to the Iranian people, ‘Make Iran Great Again.’
Iran is a nation with a proud history, rich in culture, art, thought, and innovation. Today, however, the country resembles a ship caught in a violent storm. The captain of this storm-tossed vessel is Reza Shah II, and with strong, wise, and unifying leadership, the Iranian people can guide this battered ship toward a safe and secure shore.
The Shah represents Iranian identity itself, the bridge between a proud past and a hopeful future. By calling his name, the wise people of Iran have reached national unity.
By Leila Naseri: Author | Composer | Social Cultural Activist
