A banner depicting former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was set on fire in Iran during an anti-government protest, with a video showing an individual urging the public to take to the streets and declaring « Long live the Shah. » This act of defiance represents a significant escalation in dissent against the Iranian regime, with prediction markets reflecting this surge in opposition at 6.5% probability for a regime fall by end of 2026 and 20.5% for a leadership change by December 31. Observers are now monitoring potential responses from Iranian authorities, including possible moves by Mojtaba Khamenei or defections within the IRGC.
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