Tensions between Washington and Tehran are escalating as fresh reports suggest Iran may already be aware of key elements of the U.S. war playbook. According to multiple media accounts, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been briefed by top security officials on scenarios involving potential American airstrikes and their fallout inside Iran. Tehran fears that even limited U.S. strikes could reignite mass protests, destabilise the regime, and trigger a collapse similar to the deadly uprisings of late 2025.