Iran Accuses Israel of Fueling Protests as US Signals Caution on Military Action
Tensions surrounding Iran have intensified as senior Iranian officials accused Israel of encouraging unrest during ongoing anti-government protests. The situation has drawn increased attention from the United States, amid warnings of possible regional instability.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arachi said Israel has long sought to draw the United States into conflicts involving Iran. In a post on social media platform X, Arachi claimed Israel was no longer concealing its intentions, suggesting foreign involvement in the protests.
Iranian authorities say the demonstrations have turned violent due to outside interference. Arachi accused Israel of fueling unrest and claimed that foreign actors were supplying protesters with live weapons. He said the government considers the situation a national security threat.
The allegations followed a social media post by Tamir Moro, a correspondent for Channel 14, who wrote that foreign elements were arming protesters inside Iran. The post did not directly name Israel but suggested involvement by an unnamed actor.
Arachi said that if Donald Trump wishes to stop violence in Iran, Washington should focus on restraining Israel rather than issuing threats toward Tehran.
The United States has responded cautiously. The US mission in Saudi Arabia advised American citizens in the region to exercise increased caution, citing concerns that instability in Iran could spread beyond its borders.
President Trump previously warned of “very strong action” if Iran executes protesters but later said his administration had received information suggesting executions may not take place. He said the situation remains under review and did not rule out future action.
Iranian officials disputed those claims, stating that judicial processes are ongoing. Tehran has warned that it would retaliate if the United States or Israel intervenes militarily.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said Washington is not currently preparing for military involvement. He described the protests as driven by domestic grievances and said the US is monitoring developments.
Iran also temporarily closed its airspace to commercial flights without providing an explanation, allowing limited traffic under special clearance. Analysts say the protests pose the most serious challenge to Iran’s leadership since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
With diplomatic tensions rising and conflicting statements from all sides, the situation remains closely watched by regional and international observers.
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