Not sure what 1942 is referencing. Hassan Rouhani is in a huge pinch right now. Lots calling for him to resign because of the economic woes. He does have the favor of the Ayatollah. For now. When cornered people can become...unpredictable.
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Iranian lawmakers have voted to impeach Economy and Finance Minister Masoud Karbasian following criticism that his ministry failed to effectively manage the country's economic challenges, Al Jazeera reported Aug. 26.
I take it to be an implication that the Ayatollah may be vulnerable.