Word: novins
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...time being must take second place to economic growth. Decentralization of political power is moving slowly, and there is scant evidence of any quick shift from benevolent but absolute monarchy to at least limited democracy. Theoretically, Iran is a nation of competing political parties. Hoveida's Iran Novin (New Iran) holds power with a dominating 235 seats in the 267-seat Majlis. But Mardom (The People's Party), which has all but one of the remaining seats, was created on the Shah's order as a kind of loyal opposition. As it is, neither party is outspoken...