Israel Opts for Restraint on Iran Protests, Prefers US Lead

JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel has decided against active involvement in the ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran for the time being, choosing instead to let the United States take the lead, according to a report by Channel 12 news.

Senior Israeli officials emphasized the need for silence on the matter, as reported by the public broadcaster Kan.

The protests in Iran, sparked by severe economic hardship including record-low currency values and soaring inflation, have spread across dozens of cities in recent weeks, marking the largest unrest since 2022.

While some Israeli government accounts and officials have expressed sympathy for the demonstrators, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu initially refrained from public comments to avoid giving Tehran a pretext for escalation.

Israeli assessments suggest the protests, though widespread, are unlikely to topple the regime soon, with security forces maintaining control.

The cautious approach reflects concerns that overt Israeli support could allow Iranian leaders to portray the uprising as foreign-orchestrated, potentially unifying the public against external threats.

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued strong warnings against violent suppression of protesters, raising tensions as Iran accuses both Washington and Jerusalem of interference.