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\u201cReport: Senior Iranian officials acknowledge Iran had been thrust into survival mode amid protests and military threats,\u201d<\/a> I24, 1-4-26.\u00a0 “Last week, Pezeshkian held two emergency meetings with his economic advisory committee, asking for guidance and written talking points if the crises deepen, two officials familiar with the meetings told the outlet. Some advisers reportedly suggested that the president emphasize Iran\u2019s dual-power structure, noting that key decisions are made by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.”\u00a0 The president will be in hot water for criticizing the Leader, which is in essence what happens when you identify him as responsible for decisions.<\/p>\n

Syria’s former president is in Moscow, too.\u00a0 But do consider this–a first story, ever, of a Supreme Leader abandoning his post.\u00a0 Would this mean the end of the Islamic Republic of Iran?\u00a0 See\u00a0\u201cAyatollah Khamenei plans to flee to Moscow if Iran unrest intensifies,\u201d<\/a> The Times, 1-4-26.\u00a0 BTW, Assad could not deliver many assets to Putin; Khamenei controls, at least for the moment, more than $100 billion through Setad.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Khamenei speaks, Iran\u2019s crackdown on protests hardens \u2013 analysis,\u201d<\/a> JPost, 1-4-26.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

\u201cReport: Senior Iranian officials acknowledge Iran had been thrust into survival mode amid protests and military threats,\u201d I24, 1-4-26.\u00a0 “Last week, Pezeshkian held two emergency meetings with his economic advisory committee, asking for guidance and written talking points if the crises deepen, two officials familiar with the meetings told the outlet. Some advisers reportedly suggested … <\/p>\n

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