Iran was a very open country in the 1970s, why is it so conservative now?

You are talking about the Pahlavi period. Later, the Islamic Revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the Pahlavi dynasty, established the unity of politics and religion, and ruled the country with Islamic law, which enabled Iranian society to improve its spiritual life. On the conservative side. However, the political system established after the Islamic Revolution in Iran was the result of a compromise between religious forces and secular forces. Coupled with the flexibility and tolerance of Shiism itself, the cultural traditions of Iran's own nation and other religions such as Judaism and Christianity have They have been fully respected, and women's status is higher than in other Islamic countries. Women can receive education and participate in public social, cultural, and sports activities. Coupled with the good foundation laid during the Pahlavi period, Iran is one of the three most modern countries in the Middle East. Generally speaking, it is not as conservative as many people think.

The belief that Iran is authoritarian and conservative is due to people’s preconceptions or the influence of Western propaganda to demonize Iran