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Fidan: Iranian Protests Genuine, But Manipulated by Israel

Published January 11, 2026, 14:15
Fidan: Iranian Protests Genuine, But Manipulated by Israel

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that the protests in Iran stem from legitimate grievances, but argues they are being manipulated by Israel, specifically Mossad, through social media. He accuses Israel of seeking to destabilize Iran by exploiting economic hardship and inflation. Fidan assessed that Israel's efforts will fail and that the Iranian regime will not collapse, while downplaying the scale of the current protests compared to previous ones. This statement reflects Turkey's support for Iran, due to their common adversary, Israel.