Iran fears U.S. strike could ignite protests and threaten regime stability.

According to reports, Iranian officials are worried that a possible U.S. According to several people familiar with internal discussions, a military strike might provoke large-scale protests and jeopardize the stability of the government. The concern is that, in the midst of ongoing domestic turmoil, such an attack might exacerbate public ire, reignite anti-government sentiment, and threaten the regime's hold on power.