Trump weighs potential military intervention in Iran
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump is considering a range of military and non-military options in response to deadly protests in Iran, including strikes targeting Tehran’s security forces, cyber operations, and new sanctions against regime figures or economic sectors.
- There are concerns within the US administration that military strikes could backfire by rallying Iranian support for the government or provoking Iranian retaliation, and Trump has not decided on any intervention involving ground troops.
- The US is also exploring providing technology like Starlink to help Iranian protesters bypass internet blackouts, continuing efforts similar to those under the Biden administration during previous protests.
- Iran’s hardline parliamentary speaker warned that US military and commercial bases would be legitimate targets for retaliation if Washington intervenes militarily, emphasizing Iran’s readiness to respond proactively
