You missed the point entirely. My response to DB was that such demonstrations can get out of control and have unintended consequences for the regime. DB was avering that it matters little who wins the Presidency since the mullahs are in charge and they select the candidates. My point is that this could get out of control and some other player could emerge.
FYI: I was in Iran when the Khoimeni took over.
Then the climate was for liberty, but the mullahs hijacked it. You are correct. Now, it is the mullah’s turn, who is in a position to hijack it?
No one outside of the military could and they will not get a Iraqi style government without some sort of military intervention.