Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly planning to flee to Russia with his inner circle if protestors overwhelm the army or defect

The claims come amid a wave of protests across Iran, triggered by economic hardship and reported in cities nationwide, including Qom, World News, Times Now

Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly plans to escape to Moscow if his security team falters or turns on him amid ongoing unrest in his country featuring protesters chanting for his death.

Intelligence sources claim Tehran’s supreme leader will flee with up to 20 aides and family if protests escalate

That posture was on display this week when Iran announced that three of its domestically designed satellites were launched into orbit aboard a Russian rocket. The launch was broadcast by Iran’s Arabic-language state television channel Al-Alam News Network, which aired footage showing the satellites lifting off from Russian territory.

Iran said it sent three satellites into orbit from Russia on Sunday, a move that may intensify tensions over Tehran’s broader actions.

Explosions hit Fuerte Tiuna military base and La Carlota airfield in the capital, along with sites in Miranda, Aragua, and La Guaira states, prompting swift international condemnation led by Iran and Russia.

The report said that a Russian rocket sent the satellites to circle the Earth on a 500-kilometer (310-mile) orbit from the Vostochny launchpad in eastern Russia. The three satellites are dubbed Paya, Kowsar and Zafar-2.

By bnm Tehran bureau Russia has said it is open to supplying water to Iran if a formal request is made, highlighting growing concerns over water security in the country amid climate change and prolonged drought.