Iran elite preparing contingencies abroad as protests spread - reports
As protests continue across Iran, separate reports and remarks have raised questions about potential contingency planning by Iran’s leadership, including allegations of Russian cargo flights to move assets and claims that officials are seeking overseas visas for their families.
In London, British lawmaker Tom Tugendhat told parliament there were reports of Russian cargo aircraft landing in Tehran and of large quantities of gold leaving the country. He asked whether the reports suggested that Iran’s leadership was preparing for a possible collapse.
