Iranian leadership fears US strike could spark renewed protests and imperil the regime
TL;DR
Iran's leadership worries a limited U.S. strike could rekindle anti-government protests and threaten the regime, with officials saying the fear barrier has collapsed and external pressure might embolden Iranians to return to the streets; analysts warn a crackdown under attack could escalate violence, while reformists and opposition figures urge major reforms to avert wider unrest.
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