Trump briefed on new options for military strikes in Iran, source says
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Key Points:
- President Trump has been briefed on new military strike options against Iran, with no final decision made yet, and further options expected to be presented on Tuesday.
- Trump warned that if Iran resumes killing people as in the past, the U.S. would respond with severe measures, excluding ground troops but including potentially cyber attacks.
- The unrest in Iran has lasted over two weeks, with at least 538 deaths and over 10,600 arrests reported amid protests against the theocratic regime and economic hardship.
- Iran’s leadership has threatened to target U.S. military bases and Israel if attacked, while U.S. officials emphasize support for protesters and have approved Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet to help bypass Iran’s communications blackout.
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