From 1941 until 1953 , democracy was properly restored to Iran .
The Shi'a clergy also were able to return to their previous level of power and influence because of their primary base of support in rural parts of central Iran .
From 1941 until 1953 , democracy was properly restored to Iran , but the Shi'a clergy also were able to return to their previous level of power and influence because of their primary base of support in rural parts of central Iran .