Israeli officials warn Iran may strike across the Middle East to quell protests
Israeli diplomatic officials believe that to survive, the Iranian government will likely implement a series of reforms aimed at appeasing the public – including greater flexibility on the nuclear issue – in an effort to lift the international sanctions that are weighing heavily on its economy
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Israeli diplomatic officials believe that to survive, the Iranian government will likely implement a series of reforms aimed at appeasing the public – including greater flexibility on the nuclear issue – in an effort to lift the international sanctions that are weighing heavily on its economy
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12:55 PM • January 04 2026 IST
Iran may launch military action against targets across the Middle East if protests against the regime gain momentum and threaten its survival, Israeli intelligence officials assess.
