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Mossad Backs Iran Protests Amid Accusations and Violence

1/18/2026

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Mossad Fuels Protests

Mossad is reportedly active in supporting anti-government demonstrations in Iran, and its director encourages public participation.
Iranian authorities say the protests are foreign-backed and accuse Mossad of orchestrating violence.
Ahmad Batebi, an Iranian-American journalist, condemned the regime's assertions and shared his experiences of torture.
HRANA reports at least 2,677 deaths and over 19,000 detentions.
The situation underscores the tension between internal dissent and external allegations of foreign interference, with consequences.

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Mossad Fuels Protests

Mossad is reportedly active in supporting anti-government demonstrations in Iran, and its director encourages public participation.
Iranian authorities say the protests are foreign-backed and accuse Mossad of orchestrating violence.
Ahmad Batebi, an Iranian-American journalist, condemned the regime's assertions and shared his experiences of torture.
HRANA reports at least 2,677 deaths and over 19,000 detentions.
The situation underscores the tension between internal dissent and external allegations of foreign interference, with consequences.

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