US EditionIran's Khamenei Reportedly Plans Moscow Escape Amid Unrest
Khamenei's plan involves fleeing Tehran with fewer than 20 aides if security forces desert amid protests causing at least 19 deaths, intelligence sources say.
- In recent weeks an intelligence report shared with The Times said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has a contingency plan to flee Tehran with 20 assistants to Moscow, Russia if security forces desert or disobey orders.
- Last week, demonstrations across Iran, including in Qom, accuse security forces like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij militia of using live fire and tear gas, amid Khamenei's increasing frailty since last year.
- Intelligence sources say escape routes and logistical arrangements are mapped, preparations include securing assets to be secured, cash and overseas properties, while Khamenei controls Setad holdings valued at $95 billion.
- Iranian authorities have not commented on the unverified report, many close aides have family in the United States, Canada and Dubai, and Khamenei relies on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to deter defections.
- The report says the plan was modelled on Bashar al‑Assad fleeing to Moscow in December 2024 and would deepen succession questions with Mojtaba, Khamenei's son and widely viewed potential successor.
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