Evacuation plan for Khomeini to Moscow prepared
According to an intelligence report published by the British newspaper "The Times," a special "backup plan" has been developed for Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in case the ongoing protests in Iran intensify and the government fails to control them. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to this plan, Khamenei may be evacuated to Moscow. The report states that the main reason for activating the plan could be an increase in desertion, disobedience to orders, or defections to the protesters among the army and security forces.
In such a scenario, 86-year-old Khamenei would leave Tehran with his closest aides and approximately 20 family members. According to sources, the "Plan B" has also been developed for Khamenei's son and potential successor, Mojtaba.
The publication cites the views of former Israeli intelligence officer, originally Iranian, Benny Sabti, who confirmed the possibility of Khamenei traveling to Moscow.
Additionally, the plan includes provisions for safely transferring assets abroad, real estate, and cash funds. This information has not been officially confirmed and is based on "The Times" sources.
According to reports, Khamenei has been appearing less in public recently due to deteriorating health. However, on January 3, Reuters covered Khamenei's address in which he spoke about "not bowing down" amid the protests.
The protests have expanded following the national currency's devaluation and increasing inflationary pressures in the country. According to Bloomberg, around December 29, 2025, protests against the currency crisis escalated in Tehran.
Some reports indicate that security forces have used tear gas and other means to disperse the protests. The situation in Iran remains complex at present.
The main question is: will economic problems, the stability of security forces, or political decisions prevail? In the coming days, attention is expected to focus on the geography of the protests, the morale of security forces, and the next decisions of official Tehran.
