Talked to my friend whose in-laws are Iranian last night. She said there are so many hands in the country that don’t have a clue what others are doing. Very tribal. The government tries to control through control of water etc,but all that does it make more liars and resentment. And create more bad actors.
Like in a dysfunctional family with control issues the one that is suppose to be and often appears to be in control is not! Or at least isn’t for very long or in control of ALL areas.