{"id":2761,"date":"2026-02-02T22:46:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2761"},"modified":"2026-02-02T22:46:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T22:46:45","slug":"o-regime-iraniano-teme-que-um-ataque-dos-eua-possa-reacender-protestos-e-ameacar-seu-controle-sobre-o-poder","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\/?page_id=2761","title":{"rendered":"The iranian regime fears that a us attack could reignite protests and threaten its power."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/vendedoradesonhos.com.br\/img\/sites\/img_khamenei10.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:100%\"><figcaption>Iran&#8217;s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on during a meeting at the IRGC Aerospace Force achievements exhibition in Tehran, Iran November 19, 2023. (credit: Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader\/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><hr><\/p><p>\r\n\t<a href='http:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/en\"s=iran'>#Iran<\/a><\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n\t<!-- audio --><\/p><p>\r\n<button onclick=\"this.nextElementSibling.play()\" style=\"padding:12px 25px; font-size:18px; border:none; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\">Listen<\/button><audio src=\"https:\/\/vendedoradesonhos.com.br\/audios\/41637-eng.mp3\" preload=\"none\"><\/audio><\/p><p>\r\n\t<strong>Iranian leaders are increasingly worried: a possible US military strike could lead the already enraged population to take to the streets again in large-scale protests<\/strong><\/p><p> This could weaken or even topple the Islamic regime, according to six people who work or have worked in the government (some still in current positions, others former officials).\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nIn recent months, there has been a large wave of anti-government demonstrations in Iran.<\/p><p>\r\nThe repression has been very violent-the bloodiest since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.<\/p><p>\r\nThousands have died or been injured when security forces used lethal force to quell the protests.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nIn important meetings, advisors warned the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, that the people&#8217;s anger has reached a point where fear no longer deters anyone.<\/p><p>\r\nMany Iranians are ready to confront the police and the army again.<\/p><p>\r\nIf there is a US attack (even a small and limited one), it could embolden the population and cause enormous damage to the political system.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nOne of these sources stated: &#8220;An attack, coupled with demonstrations by angry people, could lead to the collapse of the regime.<\/p><p>\r\nThis is the greatest fear of the top leaders.<\/p><p>\r\nAnd that is exactly what Iran&#8217;s enemies want.&#8221;\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nThis is important because it demonstrates that, internally, the government has doubts and fear-contrary to what it publicly states, where it appears firm against the protests and against the US.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\n<b>Change of scenario<\/b>\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nIn June of last year, there were attacks by Israel and the US against the Iranian nuclear program, but the population did not take to the streets to protest against the government at the time.<\/p><p>\r\nNow, the situation is different.<\/p><p>\r\nAfter the brutal repression in January, a former high-ranking official (with a more moderate view) declared: &#8220;The people are extremely angry.<\/p><p>\r\nThe wall of fear has crumbled.<\/p><p>\r\nThere is no more fear.&#8221;\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nTensions between Iran and the US are high.<\/p><p>\r\nAn American aircraft carrier and other warships have arrived in the Middle East, giving President Donald Trump more options to attack if he wishes.<\/p><p>\r\nTrump has already threatened to intervene due to the violence against protesters.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nEven former President Hassan Rouhani (who was once a moderate) stated that the regime needs to make profound and serious reforms to meet the demands of the people.<\/p><p>\r\nIf it only makes small changes, new protests could return in a few days, months, or at most two or three months.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nA hardline MP responded by attacking Rouhani, saying that the &#8220;great reform&#8221; would be to arrest and execute him.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nOther long-time opponents (who were once part of the system but broke with it) also warn: the people&#8217;s anger is boiling and could bring everything down.<\/p><p>\r\nA former Prime Minister, Mir-Hossein Mousavi (who has been under house arrest since 2011), wrote that &#8220;the game is over&#8221; and that the people can no longer tolerate the regime&#8217;s lies.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nA former speaker of parliament, Mehdi Karroubi, blamed Khamenei for poor domestic and foreign policies (such as the expensive nuclear program and sanctions that have harmed the country).<\/p><p>\r\nHe said the only peaceful way out is to recognize the people&#8217;s right to decide their future in a free referendum.\r\n<\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n<b>Current situation<\/b>\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nThe streets are calm for now, but dissatisfaction remains strong: a poor economy, political repression, corruption, great inequality between rich and poor.<\/p><p>\r\nMany people feel trapped.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nExperts say that if the protests return (especially with external pressure, such as an American attack), people will be more courageous because they have already been through the experience and feel they have nothing left to lose.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nSome sources warn: if the regime is attacked by the US and responds with even more violence, there could be a bloodbath.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nA Tehran resident, whose 15-year-old son was killed in the protests, said that the protesters only wanted a normal life and were met with bullets.<\/p><p>\r\nShe declared: &#8220;If the United States attacks, I will return to the streets to avenge my son and the children the regime killed.&#8221;\r\n<\/p><p><\/p><p>\r\n<b>Khamenei&#8217;s Opinion<\/b>\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nRecently, the Supreme Leader compared the protesters to Islamic State terrorists, saying they burned people alive, beheaded them, and committed similar atrocities.<\/p><p>\r\nHe calls the protests &#8220;sedition&#8221; (rebellion) and claims they were organized by the US and the &#8220;Zionists&#8221; (Israel).\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nThe Iranian government blames &#8220;armed terrorists&#8221; linked to Israel and the US for the violence and does not take responsibility for the deaths.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\nIn short: the regime is nervous because it knows the people are very angry after the repression.<\/p><p>\r\nAn external attack could be the trigger for a larger revolt, which would jeopardize the entire system.\r\n<\/p><p>\r\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">??<br>The iranian regime fears that a us attack could reignite protests and threaten its power.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran'src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a><br><br>Iranian leaders are increasingly worried: a possible US military strike could lead the already enraged population to take to the streets again in large-scale protests <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SOp7boxm1a\">pic.twitter.com\/SOp7boxm1a<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Israel is Real?????? (@IIsraelisReal) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IIsraelisReal\/status\/2018458469347803256?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 2, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n<\/p><p>\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align:right\"><em>Published in 02\/02\/2026 22h46<\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr>\r\n<p style=\"text-align:right\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/israelagora.com.br\/?page_id=18636\">Portuguese version<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n<hr>\r\n\r\n\t\t<p>Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. 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