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Most of it was destroyed prior to the nuclear bunker strikes.

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So any assault by air won't face much resistance initially since they won't have warning.

This week may be quite the fireworks show.

REPORT 🔴

An intelligence report cited by The Times says Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has prepared a contingency plan to leave Tehran, potentially heading to Moscow, if unrest spreads nationwide and security forces begin to defy orders.

The report says the plan… pic.twitter.com/wC0NpdDUoy

— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) January 4, 2026

" An intelligence report cited by The Times says Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has prepared a contingency plan to leave Tehran, potentially heading to Moscow, if unrest spreads nationwide and security forces begin to defy orders.

The report says the plan is limited to a tight inner circle with assets already positioned abroad and is modeled in part on Bashar al-Assad's escape to Russia. It reflects growing concern over Khamenei's health, his isolation during recent protests, and fears that economic strain and public anger could fracture loyalty inside the security apparatus."

A U.S. Navy P-8A “Poseidon” Maritime Patrol and Surveillance Aircraft is returning to RAF Mildenhall after a quick look tonight at the Guyana-flagged Iranian-linked sanctioned crude oil tanker, Bella 1, which has since changed its name to the Russian-flagged, Marinera, and… pic.twitter.com/Xxv1ocRe1W

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 5, 2026

A U.S. Navy P-8A "Poseidon" Maritime Patrol and Surveillance Aircraft is returning to RAF Mildenhall after a quick look tonight at the Guyana-flagged Iranian-linked sanctioned crude oil tanker, Bella 1, which has since changed its name to the Russian-flagged, Marinera, and appears to be heading towards the North Sea off the northern coast of England.

Rossticus said:

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A U.S. Navy P-8A “Poseidon” Maritime Patrol and Surveillance Aircraft is returning to RAF Mildenhall after a quick look tonight at the Guyana-flagged Iranian-linked sanctioned crude oil tanker, Bella 1, which has since changed its name to the Russian-flagged, Marinera, and… pic.twitter.com/Xxv1ocRe1W

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 5, 2026

A U.S. Navy P-8A "Poseidon" Maritime Patrol and Surveillance Aircraft is returning to RAF Mildenhall after a quick look tonight at the Guyana-flagged Iranian-linked sanctioned crude oil tanker, Bella 1, which has since changed its name to the Russian-flagged, Marinera, and appears to be heading towards the North Sea off the northern coast of England.

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I wish we would either board or sink the damn thing already.

I love Tousi TV but he has a tendency to exaggerate and sensationalize everything for ratings.

but he is claiming that the legit UK newspaper is reporting this:

🚨 BREAKING: intel confirmed by The Times states that Khamenei is preparing to flee to Moscow

Islamic Republic is officially falling.

— Tousi TV (@TousiTVOfficial) January 4, 2026

aggiehawg said:

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Most of it was destroyed prior to the nuclear bunker strikes.

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So any assault by air won't face much resistance initially since they won't have warning.

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the Israelis took out most of the Iranian ground to air radars and SAM networks in the first 24 hours:

which allowed them to fly over the entire country for 12 days without losing a single plane

It's clearly headed for Murmansk. I'm wondering if, given circumstances in Venezuela now, we're just going to track it in, let them have the freebie, and then move on to frying bigger fish.

is it best for the Israeli Air Force and the US Air Force to begin to pound IRGC bases and airfields to give strength to the revolution

or better to wait and see if the unarmed citizens in Iran can force Khameini to run to Russia?

BREAKING: 🇮🇷🇮🇱 According to Israeli sources, The name of the currently planned operation on Iran is the "Iron Strike". Netanyahu held five hours of security consultations.

Security officials are currently discussing the appropriate day and time for the attack. pic.twitter.com/7nrg6VojSe

— War Radar (@War_Radar2) January 4, 2026

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Iran is in such terrible shape. Curre t leadership will be overthrown and the next morning the reality of the situation will set in.

A. Power Vacuum. Who's going to lead?
B. Economy is wrecked and inflation is out of control.
C. There isnt enough water. Anywhere.

That is the ongoing disaster with no easy solutions.

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A. King Reza Pahlavi will lead an interim transitional government which will lead to a constitutional monarchy

B. Sanctions and boycotts will be immediately withdrawn once the Shah is back on the throne.

C. Israeli technology will assist to alleviate the water shortages.

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It's mostly the areas around Tehran. They've been overpumping the groundwater to the point the city is actually sinking. They have been through several years of low rainfall which is only way a matters worse. The current president was trying to build a new capital on the southern coast but difficult to pull off. Now Tehran may face slow evacuation over the next year or so.

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It's even worse...
They built a one damn without properly studying around the new reservoir and it's became salty, (exposed salt later at the surface?). Now all of the discharge essentially salted the downstream fields.
Tremendous incompetence in infrastructure laying to lowest water use efficiency in the region...
Diverting water to industry that benefits the dictatorship at the extend of the people...

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participated in security consultations for several hours on Sunday, with defense and intelligence officials discussing the ongoing situation in Iran, according to i24NEWS.

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 4, 2026

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Talk to just about any Israeli and they'll tell you they've got Iran covered -- that it's their problem, not the US's -- and that they just want the greenlight.

If Iran is imploding on its own, why not just let it run its course?

Iranian police officer burning a portrait of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, then writing “Javid Shah” (“Long live the Shah”) on the wall. pic.twitter.com/TeOmVAZYRU

— Faytuks Network (@FaytuksNetwork) January 5, 2026

Prevent weapn systems from falling into other hands such as splinter groups etc.

Further reports that Khamenei is planning to bug out.

According to an intelligence report seen by The Times, Iranian Supreme-Leader Ali Khamenei plans to flee Tehran with a close circle of up to twenty aides and family, if military and security forces called on to quell the ongoing civil unrest begin deserting, defecting, or failing… pic.twitter.com/qFPVb1d1Fd

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 5, 2026

According to an intelligence report seen by The Times, Iranian Supreme-Leader Ali Khamenei plans to flee Tehran with a close circle of up to twenty aides and family, if military and security forces called on to quell the ongoing civil unrest begin deserting, defecting, or failing to follow orders, particularly members of Khamenei's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The plan is reportedly based on the escape in 2024 of his close ally, Syrian Dictator Bashar al-Assad, who fled Damascus in December as rebel forces approached the capital city from all direction, boarding a plane to join his family in Moscow. Khamenei, in planning his escape, would "gather assets, properties abroad and cash to facilitate their safe passage," with them fleeing to Moscow.

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If Iran is imploding on its own, why not just let it run its course?

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I agree, I also hope we don't end up with a different brand of the same type of enemy tho, depending on who fills in that inevitable power vacuum once they implode.

Needs the same treatment as Admiral Yamamoto.

Word on the street is that something huge is going to happen between Israel and Iran soon

— WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@WarMonitor3) January 5, 2026

BREAKING: Khamenei Plans Exit To Moscow - IRGC Lose Power In Iran

God I hope this is true. I am starting to have hope !!!!
Polymarket at 43% currently was 12% 2 days ago

I do think the Persians have a chance at wealth and a western lifestyle, but what would a liberated Iran really look like in 10 years? I'd be OK with a Saudi/UAE type government. At least their people would be living in real houses.

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Word on the street is that something huge is going to happen between Israel and Iran soon

— WarMonitor🇺🇦🇬🇧 (@WarMonitor3) January 5, 2026

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Israel has actually offered to help fix a lot of the Iranian infrastructure.

Worth a watch...

Wahabbists doctrinally aren't much better, and in many ways worse but yes, this does seem like a real possibility right now.

Protests, civil unrest, and full-scale riots are continuing to escalate in cities across Iran, including in the capital of Tehran, with some demonstrators having now armed themselves with rifles and other weapons in, at the moment, minor clashes with Iranian Security Forces. If… https://t.co/WbIsGLM92u

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 4, 2026

I've seen some more encouraging tweets this evening but will just wait to see what the feed looks like in the am at this point.

When it comes to conerving water and desalination technology. The Israelis are world class and basically have more water than they need now. They could really help Iran big time !! I just watched a YT documentary about this exact issue a couple of months ago. will see if I can find it. Its not long and fascinating ( Well, I thought so )

I think this was it.

BREAKING: The State Department Persian Account just posted a message to the Mullah’s in Iran.

“President Trump is a man of action. If you didn't know, now you know.” pic.twitter.com/UmrwyPRMmb

— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) January 4, 2026

Has the red line been crossed?

BREAKING: At least 41 people killed in Iran protests. - Faytuks Network https://t.co/eoPCI0PPvd

— AZ Intel (@AZ_Intel_) January 5, 2026

🚨 The U.S. is telegraphing a very clear message to Iran's Supreme Leader by posting this clip in Farsi on it's Persian account just minutes ago

Pete Hegseth says in the clip: "Nicolas Maduro had his chance, just as Iran had its chance until they no longer had it and he no… pic.twitter.com/oF1dGbgHmc

— Ryan Saavedra (@RyanSaavedra) January 5, 2026

As Rubio made a very loud and clear point to reiterate in the Saturday morning presser, if Trump says it he means it. I would take the man at his word here.

Edit to add: he's on AF1 right now so this audio clip is at most an hour or two old . . . And he has all the intelligence access while on board.

President Donald J. Trump earlier onboard Air Force One: “If they [Iran] start killing people like they have in the past, I think they're gonna get hit very hard by the United States.” pic.twitter.com/5ERClxpQ2K

— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) January 5, 2026

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As Rubio made a very loud and clear point to reiterate in the Saturday morning presser, if Trump says it he means it. I would take the man at his word here.

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Especially since Iran already has proof positive that he isn't bluffing with them.

LMCane said:

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I love Tousi TV but he has a tendency to exaggerate and sensationalize everything for ratings.

but he is claiming that the legit UK newspaper is reporting this:

🚨 BREAKING: intel confirmed by The Times states that Khamenei is preparing to flee to Moscow

Islamic Republic is officially falling.

— Tousi TV (@TousiTVOfficial) January 4, 2026

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I think the report was he has made plans to if necessary

What was the acronym that was widely thrown around that basically Trump is all talk and no action?

I can't recall.

If Trump pulls out Maduro and Iran or cuba or both in the same month....

Holy *****

Taco