Khamenei Family's 'Plan B': Fleeing to Russia Amid Iran Protests?

• British newspapers report Ayatollah Khamenei has a 'Plan B' to flee to Russia with 20 family members and $95 billion in assets if Iran protests escalate.
• Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, a potential successor, is among those expected to flee, along with close associates.
• Good relations with Putin and perceived cultural similarities make Russia a safe haven, similar to Syria's Bashar al-Assad's flight in 2024.
• Social media rumors of the family already in Moscow or assets being moved are unconfirmed by mainstream media.
• Ongoing protests, economic woes, and over 500 deaths fuel speculation about the loyalty of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Why It Matters: Ayatollah Khamenei reportedly has a 'Plan B' to flee to Russia with family and wealth if Iran's protests worsen.