New Delhi, Jan. 7 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has drawn up a contingency plan to flee Tehran if nationwide unrest intensifies and his security forces fail to suppress dissent, The Times reported, citing an intelligence report.

According to the report shared with news outlet, Khamenei, 86, would leave the country with a close circle of up to 20 aides and family members if he believes the army or security services are deserting, defecting or refusing orders.

"The 'plan B' is for Khamenei and his very close circle of associates and family, including his son and nominated heir apparent, Mojtaba," an intelligence source told The Times.

Former Israeli intelligence officer Beni Sabti told news publication that Khamenei's m...