Iran warns US in advance of strikes on its base in Iraq and base in Qatar. They are scared to death that the U.S. will wipe Iran off the face of the Earth. Trump just said "thanks". Of course, the US shoots down the missiles and Israel destroyed the launchers.
IRGC is desparately trying to leave the country. They know the Iranian people will put their heads on polls and march through town with their hair and beards set ablaze.
Meanwhile, Israel blows up anything that even looks military. And, China declares that it is angry with IRGC. Iran's leaders have no friends.
Next, IRGC turns to Vladimir Putin for help. Putin told them "sorry fellas, I've already got too many problems with scared Arabs fleeing to my country from Syria and Iraq.