They Lie.
Of course they lie - Lying is a foundational tactic of their so-called "religion". TAQIYYA Taqiyya (or taqiyyah) is an Islamic legal term referring to the practice of
In modern usage muslims rationalize lying about anything that gives them an advantage.
concealing one's faith or hiding one's religious identity to avoid severe danger,
persecution, or threat of death. It is primarily a mechanism for self-preservation
in extreme situations, not a general license to lie, with roots in Quran 16:106.
Consequently you can trust Islamists about as far as you can throw a 60 ton Abrams tank.
Keep in mind that the regime is fractured. There is the political gov’mt in Tehran and the dozens of IRGC commands across the country. Each can launch missiles without gov’mt approval.
Not quite whackaMole since those regional IRGC commanders can be killed.