"...he will lose a good deal of his support."

At this stage of the game, I don't think he cares about being supported. He doesn't have to be popular. He has a couple of years to continue his economic coup and then he is set for life and then some.

I too, would like to see a return of Persian Pride but its not enough to overthrow the mullahs, you have to have someone to take their place. Someone who will reject the Arab style of politics. Someone who will give a homeland to the Kurds. Someone who will be strong enough to stand up to Israel.

Thats a pretty tall order.

Maybe thats why the Mullahs are in power for the time being.