In a dramatic turn of events, reports have surfaced suggesting that members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are secretly evacuating the country from Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport.
A video circulating on social media, reportedly filmed by an Iranian woman, captures the scene at Mehrabad Airport, a key domestic hub in Tehran.
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In the video, cars that are supposedly government cars are seen entering the runway where the getaway jet is parked waiting for them.
The woman’s voice can be heard condemning the fleeing individuals, calling them “Bi Sharaf” (dishonorable) in Persian.
This development comes amidst heightened military tensions between Iran and Israel, following a series of retaliatory strikes that have intensified fears of a broader conflict.
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The IRGC, a powerful and influential branch of Iran’s military, has been at the forefront of the nation’s regional military strategies, including support for groups like Hamas.
However, the current flight of its members is seen by some as a stark contrast to their usual aggressive posture, especially in light of recent Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets.