Self-image and what you project onto the world is an important part of politics, and it becomes more important with every passing year. It's such optics that can shape the opinions of public, who in turn can put pressure on their governments. Much like any other country in the Middle East, Iran's optics are oftentimes complex, filled with historical context, and fueled by the desires of a few powerful to shape the world's narratives. Though, in this web of optics, there's a question: How do the Iranian citizen projects their self-image?

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