Iranian officials have few options if they flee an overthrown regime

Published January 9, 2026 3:37pm ET



As popular uprisings swell across Iran, international eyes are trained on the movements of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his regime.

Various reports have surfaced in global media that senior Iranian officials are establishing emergency exit options, including applications for French visas and connections to Moscow.

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