Event Brief
Iran's Leader Seeks to Avert U.S. Attack After Protests
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: Khamenei's regime suppresses protests, fearing U.S. retaliation.
WHO: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
WHAT: Attempts to prevent a U.S. military response
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 4:32 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: To address widespread popular anger and avoid conflict
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