I’m wondering though if there’s a case to be made for “better the devil you know”.
This revolt is totally leaderless. If they manage to toss out the mullahs who will fill the power vacuum?
Will we end up with another multi decade disaster like Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria, Libya...? And Iran is much bigger than any of these.
Do we have anyone in mind to take over the reins of power there or are we just going to settle with chaos, a multiyear civil war and million more refugees flooding the west?
I’m all for getting rid of the mullahs, but it’s worth asking, what’s going to replace them?
The crown prince is still alive. I remember reading a few years ago that he was named Iranian of the year in some type (may be Iranian exiles) poll. I would think if you’re old enough to remember pre 1979 Iran you might long for a Shah.