The United States is attempting to operate within what it calls "denial margins" by carrying out psychological and cyber attacks against Iran, Israeli media outlets, including Maariv, reported.
According to the Israeli newspaper, these attacks aim to encourage Iranian citizens to take to the streets, as well as to direct protest activists to target central state institutions.
Earlier, three Israeli sources told AFP that "Israel" has raised its alert to the highest level in anticipation of any potential US military action in Iran. This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened a military strike on Iran, citing what he called "protection of protesters."
Iran has been experiencing riots and acts of sabotage that have infiltrated largely peaceful protests over economic conditions, resulting in casualties among Iranian civilians and police forces. Authorities are pursuing those responsible for unrest, uncovering links to terrorist organizations or separatist groups serving the interests of Mossad and the United States.
Trump to meet senior admin officials on Iran
Meanwhile, Trump is scheduled to meet with senior administration officials on Tuesday to assess potential actions against Iran amid ongoing armed riots in the country, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, citing government sources.
The meeting is expected to include Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine. Possible measures under consideration reportedly include covert cyberattacks on Iranian military and civilian infrastructure, additional sanctions, and limited military strikes.
While no final decisions are anticipated during Tuesday’s talks, the White House is said to be weighing various options as anti-government protests in Iran intensify.
A White House official told CNN that deploying US ground forces to Iran is not currently being considered. Earlier, The New York Times reported that Trump had been briefed on military options and was “seriously considering” authorizing strikes targeting Iran’s security apparatus.
Iran's president accuses US of inciting chaos
Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of actively inciting unrest in the Islamic Republic, emphasizing that the Iranian people remain more united than ever in support of their homeland and political system.
Speaking during a meeting in Tehran on January 10 with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Pezeshkian said the US was “fueling chaos and disorder,” but noted that such efforts would fail to undermine national cohesion.
“The United States is inciting chaos and unrest, while the Iranian people are more united than ever and will continue to support their nation and system,” Pezeshkian stated.
Iran has witnessed waves of armed riots since the beginning of the year, marked by attacks on public property and religious sites and the martyrdom of several members of the police and Basij forces.
The riots coincided with escalating clashes between security forces and separatist movements in the western provinces, which resulted in the deaths of multiple members of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps. These developments followed public threats by Trump, who claimed he might intervene in Iranian affairs under the pretext of “protecting protesters and the Iranian people.”
Iranians rally in the face of foreign interference
On January 11, the Iranian government urged citizens to participate in "National Solidarity and Honoring Peace and Friendship" rallies planned for January 12.
In a statement, the government said that all cabinet members and state officials are “committed to hearing the words and criticisms of protesters and working to address their concerns,” emphasizing that dialogue remains a top priority.
The statement accused the United States and “Israel” of consistently seeking to incite unrest in the wake of what it called recent aggression against Iran, claiming they took advantage of the tense situation and deployed mercenaries to carry out sabotage in Iranian streets.
In response, massive, million-person protests spread across Iran on the morning of January 12, condemning the armed riots that struck the country and reaffirming popular support for the Islamic Republic.
Participants in the demonstrations, which spread to several provinces, brandished the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran and chanted slogans against the United States and “Israel,” expressing their rejection of foreign meddling in their country's affairs while emphasizing national unity and support for the government.
Meanwhile, Iranian state television broadcast live footage from protests taking place across several cities in Iran, including Zahedan, Birjand, and Kerman in the southeast of the country, showing the scale of participation and the public’s expression of support for the nation.
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