US EditionIran Officials Warn Limited US Strike Could Renew Protests and Threaten Regime Stability
Six Iranian officials warn that a U.S. strike could trigger renewed protests after a deadly crackdown and destabilize the regime amid deep economic and political grievances.
- Iran's leadership warned a limited U.S. strike could drive enraged citizens back onto the streets, with officials telling Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that fear no longer deters many Iranians.
- Last month's bloody crackdown left many dead and wounded, including a 15-year-old killed on January 9, while ordinary Iranians cited economic decline and political repression.
- Multiple sources told Reuters last week that the arrival of a U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships increased President Donald Trump's military options, while six current and former officials warned external pressure could embolden protesters.
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The Straits TimesIran fears US strike may reignite protests, imperil rule, sources say
DUBAI — Iran’s leadership is increasingly worried a U.S. strike could break its grip on power by driving an already enraged public back onto the streets, following a bloody crackdown on anti-government protests, according to six current and former officials.
Iran fears U.S. strike may reignite protests, imperil regime's rule, sources say
Iranian officials warned Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that public anger after last month's deadly crackdown has reached a tipping point, and that a limited U.S. strike could embolden protesters and threaten the regime's survival
Iran fears US strike could break Islamic regime's grip on power by reigniting protests, sources say
"People are extremely angry," a former official said, adding a US attack could lead Iranians to rise up again. "The wall of fear has collapsed. There is no fear left."
Iran leaders fear US strike could destabilize regime, officials say
Sources say senior officials warned Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that fear is no longer containing public anger after last month’s bloodiest crackdown in decades, raising concern a US strike could ignite mass protests
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