re: #628 opnion

Even if Dinerjacket loses that Mullahs retain power, they don’t stand for election.
The key is the military, where are their loyalties?

In part, it’s the military, but the Iranian military is segmented. There’s the traditional Army, the Artesh, and the IRGC, Revolutionary Guards (aka Pasdaran).

The Pasdaran was formed to protect the Islamic Revolution. Dinnerjacket is a former member, and has replaced at least some of the senior commanders in the Artesh with Pasdaran people.

I can come up with my original links if you want.