'Israel' security agencies urge no direct action in Iran protests
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- 'Israel' security agencies advise against intervention in Iran’s unrest.
- Netanyahu emphasizes careful handling of statements and coordination with US.
'Israel' security agencies have recommended that the political leadership avoid direct involvement in the ongoing protests in Iran, now in their fifteenth day, amid fears that interference could disrupt the movement, 'Israeli' media reported.
'Israeli' Channel 13 cited security sources saying any 'Israeli' action could "spoil the course of the protests", while Channel 12 reported that Prime Minister 'Benjamin Netanyahu' instructed his ministers to handle statements about the unrest cautiously, routing all communications through his office.
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Netanyahu expressed support for the protesters, condemning what he called massacres against demonstrators. "We hope the Iranian people can free themselves from tyranny", he said during the weekly cabinet session.
Coordination with US
'Israeli' sources told Channel 12 that Tel Aviv will refrain from unilateral action against Iran for now, and any measures would be coordinated with US Reuters cited officials attending security talks who said 'Israel' remains on high alert in case of potential US intervention.
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Netanyahu reportedly discussed possible US action with Secretary of State 'Marco Rubio' in a phone call on Saturday. Meanwhile, 'Israeli' Foreign Minister 'Gideon Sa’ar' affirmed support for the Iranian people’s "struggle for freedom" in a video posted on X. Sa’ar stressed that 'Israel’s' issues are with the Iranian regime, not its citizens, describing Tehran as "the primary source of terrorism and extremism".
Protests persist despite crackdown
Protests have continued across multiple Iranian cities for the fifteenth consecutive day, accompanied by a nationwide internet blackout. Fars News Agency reported small gatherings in several Tehran districts overnight, with police firing tear gas in Baharestan.
109 security personnel have died amid unrest in various regions, while a human rights organization cited 192 civilian fatalities, according to Tasnim News Agency.
Iranian President Masoud Bezhkian accused the United States and 'Israel' of directing "rioters" to destabilize the country, urging citizens to avoid "rioters and terrorists" and emphasizing the government’s readiness to address economic concerns.
