๐๐ฅ Middle East on Edge: USโIran Tensions Rise Amid Strike Fears & Internal Unrest โ ๏ธ๐
Tensions in the Middle East are escalating fast as the United States increases military pressure on Iran, with the USS Abraham Lincoln conducting flight operations in the Arabian Sea โโ๏ธ. The situation is raising global alarm over the risk of a wider regional conflict.
๐บ๐ธ Trumpโs Stance on Iran
Former US President Donald Trump has signaled that he wants Iran to:
Renegotiate a new deal to halt production of highly enriched uranium โข๏ธ๐ซ
Shut down its ballistic missile programme ๐โ
Potentially face regime change, a move that could destabilize the entire region ๐ฌ๐
๐ฐ๏ธ Nuclear Sites Under Watch
New satellite images show Iran rebuilding damaged facilities at Isfahan and Natanz
The repairs follow June strikes by the US and Israel on Iranian nuclear infrastructure ๐๏ธ๐ก
๐ฎ๐ท Internal Pressure Mounts in Iran
Reuters reports Iranian officials fear a limited US strike could reignite mass protests ๐ฅ๐ฅ
Protesters are reportedly more willing to confront security forces, raising fears of a possible revolution โ ๏ธ๐งจ
๐ฃ Deadly Protests & Disputed Numbers
Protests began in December due to currency collapse and high inflation ๐ธ๐
The Iranian government claims 3,117 deaths, including security forces
Activists argue the real toll is over 30,000 ๐ข๐ฏ๏ธ
Calls are growing for an independent international investigation ๐๐
๐ธ๐ฆ๐ค๐ฎ๐ฑ Regional Powers on Alert
Saudi and Israeli officials met at the Pentagon to discuss:
Possible US strikes
Iranโs potential retaliation
Iran has threatened to attack Israel, including Tel Aviv, if struck ๐๐ฅ
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu warned Israel is ready for โevery scenarioโ and promised โunbearable consequencesโ for any attacker ๐ก๏ธโ๏ธ
๐ Bottom Line
With nuclear tensions, military maneuvering, internal unrest, and regional alliances all colliding, the Middle East stands at a dangerous crossroads. Any miscalculation could spark a full-scale regional war ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ
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