Di Kanani, a sociological researcher, said that Cyrus has become a symbol of national identity, human values and respect for different cultures and beliefs for Iranians. He emphasized that the Islamic Republic is facing a contradiction against Iranism. Because he cannot abandon this identity and adapt it to his ideological discourse. Kanani also said that today's Iranism is based on preserving the homeland and respecting human dignity and differs from nationalism based on racial superiority.