Iranian authorities divert billions before fleeing Iran

Iranian banks are collapsing today because the Ayatollah’s lockdown triggered nationwide despair. Iranians no longer trust their system. This financial panic is existential. Citizens are withdrawing record amounts from banks, forcing the regime to impose harsh controls. This is turning into an Iranian revolution. **20.** When people lose faith in a country’s banks, they lose faith in the country itself. And if history is a guide, regimes fall exactly like this. Last night, Iran’s largest state bank, Mali Bank, reportedly suspended all cash withdrawals after a bank run during protests. This shows **significant financial instability and a possible crisis.**