Why do some Iranians put so much faith in monarchy and Prince Reza Pahlavi?

I’m genuinely curious about this. Why are some Iranians so obsessed with the idea of monarchy, especially when the concept itself is undemocratic, not based on meritocracy, and burdens the average citizen financially? The cost of maintaining a monarchy would fall on the shoulders of Iranians who are already struggling to make ends meet. Beyond that, monarchy feels irrelevant and outdated in modern governance.

I can understand why countries like the UK, which has been under monarchy for nearly 1,000 years, might want to preserve their system for historical and cultural reasons. But Iran? We’ve really only had one notable monarch who is remembered for doing somewhat good (and even that is heavily debated). Reverting to monarchy when there are so many other governance options available makes little sense to me.

I’m especially curious about how minorities like Kurds or other ethnic groups view this idea. Does the concept of a Persian monarch resonate at all with you? Wouldn’t it feel even more disconnected from your identity and needs?