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I would argue that the shared narrative of this opposition, it's trying to throw out death to America and death to Israel with long live Iran.

This is a very patriotic, nationalistic uprising that wants to put

Iran's interests, Iran's economic and national interests before revolutionary ideology.

You know, one of the slogans that people shout and have been shouting for years is forget

about Gaza, forget about Lebanon, think about us.

Thank you. Forget about Lebanon. Think about us. It's 8 a.m. on Sunday, January 11th, here in New York City. It is 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 11th in Israel, as Israelis begin a new

week, watching closely the events unfolding in Iran. Yesterday, it was reported that Israel is

preparing for the possibility of renewed large-scale military operations in Gaza as early as March.

According to Israeli and Arab diplomatic sources, the IDF

has drawn up plans for an offensive centered on Gaza City, aimed at pushing the current yellow line

ceasefire boundary westward toward the coast and expanding Israeli control of the territory.

While the U.S. is attempting to advance the second phase of the ceasefire, which would include Hamas' disarmament,

sources say Prime Minister Netanyahu is skeptical that those efforts will succeed.

As a result, the IDF has been instructed to prepare contingency plans, even as Washington's support remains a prerequisite for any renewed offensive.

Turning to Syria, the U.S. military says it has carried out multiple strikes

targeting the Islamic State positions across the country.

U.S. Central Command said the strikes were aimed at ISIS infrastructure and operatives.

The Pentagon did not provide details on casualties or specific locations, but described the operation as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the group's ability to regroup and carry out attacks.

In Iran, new signs of unrest are emerging as videos circulating online appear to show fresh protests in several cities after nightfall.

Demonstrations were reported in Tehran, rushed, where our guest today's grandmother is from,

Tabriz, Shiraz, and Kermon.

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