Iran’s Leadership Draws Up Contingency Escape Plans Amid Widespread Anti-Government Protests: Reports

Protesters march in downtown Tehran, Iran, Dec. 29, 2025. Photo: Screenshot

As anti-government protests continue to rage and spread across Iran, the country’s leadership is reportedly preparing for a potential collapse of the regime, with senior officials said to be drawing up contingency escape plans and stockpiling resources.

On Thursday, British Conservative Member of Parliament Tom Tugendhat said intelligence reports indicate that Iranian senior officials are putting contingency measures in place...