US intelligence agencies have presented several classified reports to US President Donald Trump regarding the current internal situation in Iran. Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the information was published by The New York Times (NYT), citing its own sources.
The reports indicate that the positions of the Iranian authorities are currently extremely fragile. According to the documents, the influence and authority of the Islamic Republic's leadership have fallen to their lowest levels since the 1979 revolution that resulted in the overthrow of the Shah. The authors of the article emphasize that the rising wave of protests across the country has significantly shaken the government's stability.
In particular, the spread of demonstrations to regions previously considered the main strongholds of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has caused great concern in official Tehran.
Furthermore, US President Donald Trump reportedly has not ruled out the option of using military force against Iran. The US leader stated that the American naval fleet concentrated off the coast of Iran is significantly larger than the forces stationed near Venezuela. This development comes amid a period of heightened regional tensions and a long-standing policy of "maximum pressure" exerted by Washington to curb Tehran's nuclear ambitions and regional influence.
Historically, relations between Washington and Tehran have remained strained since the 1979 hostage crisis. In recent years, the geopolitical landscape has been shaped by the withdrawal from the nuclear deal and the imposition of stringent economic sanctions. These intelligence briefings serve as a critical component in shaping US foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly as Azerbaijan and other regional neighbors monitor the potential impact on regional security and energy corridors.
