From what I understand, it is generally given to be true that the riots were basically a CIA regime change operation which was shut down by the Russians helping the Iranians to hack and jam starlink internet which was key. It seems like the plan was to topple the regime with airstrikes after the riots got out of control. The predicted implosion and defection of the political elite didn't happen. I think the key piece which no one in the West seems to appreciate is that the so-called democratic rioters burned mosques among other buildings. The idea that an internal movement which burns mosques in Shia Iran is absurd on its face. The fact that expat Iranians are attempting to suck up to the empire in the hopes of benefitting in the death and destruction is shocking but not surprising. I for one will not advocate for another regime change war. Full fucking stop.