Foreign Affairs

Israel Watches Iranian Protests With Caution Amid Rising Regional Risks

By National Security Desk | January 11, 2026

As Iranian protests intensify, Israel monitors closely—but warns that external military strikes risk uniting Tehran and escalating regional instability, threatening America’s strategic interests.

In the heart of a volatile Middle East, sweeping protests in Iran have caught the wary eye of Israeli leadership, signaling a precarious moment for regional security and America’s national interests. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s acknowledgment that Israel is "closely monitoring" these developments underscores how unsettled the region has become.But what stands clear is the danger posed by reckless provocations from Washington. President Trump’s public threats to attack Iran risk inflaming tensions inside a nation already rocked by internal dissent. Instead of empowering freedom-loving Iranians challenging their oppressive regime, such aggressive posturing could backfire—turning grassroots protests into a rallying cry...

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