Since Zoroastrianism is an ancient pre-Islamic religion, it was now glorified as the historic and original Iranian religion. This changed the status of Zoroastrians from being one of the most persecuted minorities in Iran to a symbol of Iranian nationalism.
The reclassification of Zoroastrianism as an ancient, pre-Islamic faith has resulted in its glorification and recognition as the historic and original Iranian religion. This shift has transformed Zoroastrians from being one of Iran's most oppressed minority groups to a powerful symbol of Iranian identity.