President Donald Trump is considering several options on how to respond to the growing unrest in Iran after deadly protests across the country. According to CNN, US officials say the president has been briefed on different plans, including possible military action, but no final decision has been made yet.
The protests have turned violent, with hundreds reported dead and thousands arrested over the past two weeks. Human rights groups say at least 490 protesters have been killed and more than 10,000 people have been detained, though these numbers cannot be independently confirmed.
Officials say some options focus on targeting Iran’s security forces, but there are fears that military strikes could make things worse. Inside the US administration, some worry that such action could push ordinary Iranians to rally behind their government or lead Iran to strike back.
Other options include cyber attacks, new sanctions, and helping protesters stay online by improving internet access. Trump has said the US is ready to help and warned Iran against using force on civilians.
Iran’s parliament speaker has warned that any US attack would be met with retaliation. For now, Washington says it is still weighing its next move.
