The President's Daily Brief February 10th, 2026: Second Wave Of Protests Builds In Iran & Israel Signals Unilateral Action
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Feb 10, 2026 Widespread protests in Iran are growing beyond the streets into schools, hospitals and unions. Signs of elite panic and capital flight hint at possible regime instability. Israel warns it may act alone over missile threats if limits are crossed. Russia accuses the U.S. of reneging on Ukraine talks. A Hong Kong media tycoon receives a lengthy sentence under national security laws.
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Society‑Wide Rejection In Iran
- Iran's unrest has spread beyond protests into schools, hospitals, universities, unions, and funerals, signaling society-wide rejection of the regime.
- Mike Baker notes members of Iran's elite are wiring money abroad, suggesting leaders fear the regime itself may be at risk.
Rhetoric Shift From Reform To Regime Change
- Protest rhetoric shifted from reform to openly calling for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's removal, raising stakes for the regime.
- Public willingness to die rather than pass the system to children shows deep, existential opposition.
Elite Capital Flight Signals Panic
- Treasury Secretary Scott Besant reports capital flight inside Iran and a severe dollar shortage driven by U.S. sanctions and economic collapse.
- Baker interprets 'rats leaving the ship' as evidence elites see real danger to the regime's survival.