Trump Discusses Military Options Against Iran: CNN

U.S. President Donald Trump is discussing a range of military options against Iran, following the crackdown on anti-government protests that resulted in numerous deaths. This was reported by CNN, referencing sources.

According to the network, in recent days, Trump has been presented with a series of potential plans, ranging from airstrikes to alternatives that do not involve direct military intervention. It is noted that some of these options involve using Iranian security forces to suppress the protests.

Sources indicate that there are concerns within the Trump administration regarding military strikes. These concerns are tied to the potential risk of bolstering public support for the Iranian government and the possible retaliatory actions from Tehran.

Options that do not include military operations include cyber attacks against the Iranian military, sanctions against the Iranian government or specific sectors of the country's economy, as well as providing Starlink technology to improve internet connectivity.

As the authors of the article point out, Trump is also discussing the possibility of intervention in the context of his public statements about hitting Iranian authorities if people are harmed during the protests.