Following up ORAC's post.....
When Dictatorhips fall it does not take long sometimes as the leadership falls prey to its own propaganda.
When despots are seen as weak and vulnerable their own security apparatus sometimes sees opportunities for self advancement to the front office.,
Consider all of the setbacks the current Iranian Regime has suffered in the past couple of years, its lack of real and loyal allies, and now its stepping up of oppressive actions against its own people.
History is not on their side at all.
Was the Ayatollah hiding from the IDF or his own side?
https://www.nzz.ch/english/for-many-...ise-ld.1865074