Iran Unrest Foreign Interference 2026: Pezeshkian Blames US and Israel
On Jan 14, 2026, President Pezeshkian alleged Iran unrest foreign interference by the US and Israel, as Trump urges protesters to challenge the regime.
The currency is crashing, but the blame is heading abroad. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has shifted his focus from the nation's stuttering economy to its longstanding geopolitical adversaries. On January 14, 2026, Pezeshkian claimed that the United States and Israel are directly fomenting the unrest currently sweeping through the streets of Tehran and beyond.
Iran Unrest Foreign Interference 2026: Allegations of Terror
Speaking on state broadcaster IRIB, Pezeshkian alleged that the same forces that struck the country during Israel's 12-day war last June are now escalating internal unrest. He claimed that "trained terrorists" from outside the country have infiltrated the bazaar in Rasht and set fire to mosques. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has reportedly signaled a readiness to intervene, urging protesters to take over government institutions.
Shadow Operations and Intelligence Presence
The prospect of foreign intervention isn't just a claim from Tehran. Israeli Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu recently hinted that Israeli agents are operating on Iranian soil right now. Furthermore, former CIA Director Mike Pompeo publicly acknowledged the presence of Mossad agents walking alongside protesters. Analysts suggest that while the regime has cut off the internet, foreign agencies are likely providing the technical means for protesters to share footage of the crackdown with the world.
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