Iran accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating a foreign-backed plot behind the nationwide protests. Iran’s Intelligence Organization and the IRGC claimed they foiled a coordinated U.S.-Israeli campaign to destabilize the country, alleging arrests of Mossad-linked operatives and separatist ringleaders planning attacks on military bases. Tehran released details of its security operations as Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and IRGC commanders warned of a crushing response to any miscalculation. The claims come amid deadly unrest that has killed over 2,500 people since late December.