It seems like history has a flair for the dramatic, doesn’t it? For those who keep up with the political roller coaster, the latest fireworks are lighting up the Middle East. Amidst the precision strikes and smoke-filled skies, rumor has it that the Iranian people are not bowing their heads—they’re tossing their hats in the air, and some are even thanking a certain former U.S. President.

Now, here’s where the plot thickens. Get ready for a mix of international strategy and a good ol’ fashioned people’s uprising. With reports swirling, there are whispers (and some loud cheers) suggesting the Iranian supreme leader might have left the building—permanently. If accurate, this time it’s less about strategic dominance and more about nations, people, and a change that those 83 million Iranians have long yearned for. Supposedly, joy is stalking through their streets as fiery symbols of the regime burn, and folks echo the chorus of freedom.

For those in the know, such as our diligent sitcom pal over in video commentary land, the scene painted is one of jubilant Iranians, their festive spirit scarcely contained by borders. Social media is buzzing with visuals of joy and cries for freedom echoing around the world. You might ask, why all this fanfare for the apparent misfortune of a nation? Well, because Iranians have been living under the iron grip of a regime they lament, a regime that’s feared and frowned upon by many. So, when the hammer finally falls on such a kneecap, the genteel populace has reason to throw caution—and veil, hats, and flags—to the wind.

Meanwhile, back in the good ol’ US of A, opinions fly like drones. The commentary lines read like cheering sections for an underdog victory in the political Super Bowl, with analysts wagering between the bleak and the fantastic for the post-triumph era. Prophesies are being scribbled with cautious gusto, wary of previous historical gigs—notably Iraq and Afghanistan—that became lessons more in “what not to do” than hero stories.

And the finale? While optimism wavers amidst the strategic dust settling, many are raising their glasses to the narratives implicating greater autonomy for Iranians and a hope that current upheavals will tidy up tidily. If previous presidential interventions show anything, it’s that change is sometimes indeed possible, even if it requires a few international side steps and curious alliances. Ultimately, whether this moment of revelry in Iran is the prologue to a better chapter is a tale yet to be fully penned. But for those watching—and for the Iranians on dance floors around the globe—it’s a pretty inspiring episode, right out of the political playbook.