If the situation gets worse and the stability of the clerical regime is endangered, Ayatollah Khamenei has the power to overthrow Rouhani‘s administration. Hardliners in the Iranian regime believe that self-reliance and resistance against the hegemonic powers of the West can solve Iran‘s problems. Ayatollah Khamenei could decide that the best plan of action at this time is to remove moderates from power and install hardliners.