Amidst escalating nationwide protests sparked by economic hardship and restrictions on personal freedoms,Iran’s Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is reportedly preparing for a potential departure from the country. The possibility of the 86-year-old Khamenei activating a contingency plan – dubbed “Plan B” – too relocate to Russia underscores the fragility of the current regime and raises meaningful questions about the future of Iran’s political landscape, following decades of strict clerical rule [[1]]. Reports indicate the plan includes provisions for safeguarding an estimated $95 billion in assets controlled by Khamenei and his inner circle [[3]]. The unfolding situation arrives as tensions remain high between Iran and both the United States and Israel [[2]].
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Pemimpin tertinggi Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei siapkan rencana melarikan diri ke Rusia. Foto/X
According to reports from the British newspaper The Times, the plan, dubbed “Plan B,” would involve Khamenei and approximately 20 close associates, including family members and aides.
The plan also encompasses provisions for transferring control of his extensive network of assets, estimated at around $95 billion, according to a 2013 Reuters investigation cited by The Times. These assets include Setad, a highly influential Iranian organization, and a system of charitable foundations linked to the Ayatollah, known for their opaque financial dealings.
“‘Plan B’ is for Khamenei and his inner circle, including his son and potential heir, Mojtaba,” sources with intelligence knowledge told The Times.
Former Israeli intelligence official Beni Sabti reportedly stated that Russia is seen as Khamenei’s only viable destination, saying, “there is nowhere else for him to go.” The development underscores growing regional tensions and the potential for further geopolitical shifts.
