Developments and political challenges of the new middle class in the Islamic Republic of Iran

Addressing the issue of the new middle class as one of the main influential groups in the contemporary period of Iranian history, especially in the last four decades, is of various dimensions. One of these dimensions, which has had and will have a great impact on the recognition of the Islamic Revolution, is the developments, characteristics and political challenges of the new middle class in the Islamic Republic. What are the political developments and challenges facing the emergence and existence of a new middle class in the Islamic Republic of Iran and what challenges does it pose to the system of the Islamic Republic of Iran? The main question is the present article. Methodologically, it is a descriptive-analytical study that uses library methods to gather information. The results show that the emergence of a new middle class in Iran and its developments have challenged the Islamic Republic's system with challenges such as the fluidity of political demands, a discourse conflict with the traditional middle class, multiple political demands, and good governance.