Trump is weighing options against Iran: Reports
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he leaves the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2026.
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President Donald Trump is weighing options for action against Iran, according to multiple reports Sunday.
The President was shown potential plans ranging from possible military strikes to actions that did not involve the military, MS Now and other media outlets reported, citing US officials. Trump aides to arrange According to the report, the president will be informed on Tuesday about military, cyber and economic measures to carry out his threats. reports.
Trump has threatened to intervene in Iran in recent days and warned Iranian leaders not to use force against protesters. On Saturday, the president said the United States was “ready to help.”
The discussion of possible intervention comes as Iran’s religious leadership faces the biggest anti-government protests since 2022. More than 500 people have been killed in the third week of protests and the ongoing economic crisis, according to human rights officials. agencies. The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on protesters, including a reported internet blackout.
Iran has been an Islamic Republic since 1979, when the US-backed Shah was dethroned by Ayatollah Khomeini. His protégé, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, also known as the Supreme Leader, is now in office.
Iran, with a population of 92 million, has one of the highest inflation rates in the world, with an inflation rate of over 50 percent.
Trump threatened military intervention earlier this week If Iran takes action to suppress protests. Tehran warned on Sunday that it would retaliate against Israeli and US military bases if the US attacked Iran.
The White House and the U.S. Department of Defense did not immediately respond to CNBC’s request for comment.
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