What will happen to the reformist parties?
An increase in violence and oppression of the people can lead to the shutting down of political parties and the birth of Islamic fascism, but it will also render the government to a state of extreme fragility. This is because while it is possible to defeat this movement on the surface, this is not necessarily a total conquest. The rage and resentment of the people towards this regime will not be forgotten. People will return to their daily lives, but this movement will remain underground so that it can strike out and take revenge at the opportune moment. The day the government becomes convinced of its stability can be the same day as its collapse and the spark that ignites the dormant ashes. This will be similar to what happened after the founding of the “Rastakhiz Party.” Under such conditions, the Reformist movement can play a historical role, depending on whether it can come up with a strategy during the waiting period which can put it ahead of the people and in the position of lead
