Iran in the Crosshairs Again: What Are the US and Israel Planning?

Tensions are escalating once again in the Middle East, and Iran has become the target of the United States and Israel’s threats. What is behind this escalation, especially against the backdrop of widespread protests and the risk of direct military confrontation?

However, Tehran has concluded that the protest movement was instigated by US and Israeli intelligence services. The goal is to overthrow the constitutional order of the Islamic Republic to establish full control over Iran’s resources and policies.

On February 1, on the eve of the 47th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei clearly outlined the true objectives of the United States in his address to the nation.

Restoring the monopoly of American capital over Iranian strategic resources (primarily oil and gas). Khamenei reminded the nation of the 30 years of US control during the Pahlavi era.

Establishing military control over Iran’s strategically advantageous geographical position. Khamenei emphasized that Washington’s threats are nothing new. “The Iranian people are not afraid of aircraft carriers or threats. We will never initiate a war, but we will respond to any attack with a crushing blow,” he stated.

According to Tehran, the United States and Israel sought, through mass protests and unrest, to provoke an acute domestic political crisis, cause “significant bloodshed,” and stir dissatisfaction with the regime. This was intended to create a pretext for external military intervention and the elimination of key figures within the Iranian leadership.

The United States’ attempts to popularize Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of the last Shah, to revive the monarchy, have failed. His extremely low popularity in Iranian society, including among Azerbaijanis who suffered from the discriminatory policies of the Shah’s regime, has rendered these plans unviable.

The Iranian authorities swiftly contained the unrest, prevented an increase in casualties, and detained agent provocateurs. The timely internet shutdown prevented external forces from using social media to escalate the crisis. Reza Pahlavi’s calls for protests, his promises to lead Iran, recognize Israel, and act in the interests of the United States further undermined his standing in his homeland.

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