YnetNews.com reports: “Reports of Iranian military exercises and rising rhetoric around Iran’s internal unrest have fueled speculation in recent days about a possible escalation involving Israel or the United States. Yet despite the turbulence, Iran’s leadership is focused first and foremost on restoring stability at home, not provoking an external confrontation, according to a senior Israeli analyst.
Over the weekend, Iranian state television reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had conducted military drills that included missile launches and air defense tests. The reports came alongside news in Israel of a Cabinet meeting that addressed the Iranian issue, all against the backdrop of widespread protests across Iran that have continued for more than a week.
The heightened attention has been amplified by U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that Washington would intervene if Iran kills protesters, a New York Times report suggesting Tehran is in ‘survival mode’ and fears Israel could exploit the unrest to strike, and repeated claims that the Iranian regime is nearing collapse…”
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