Trump Is Briefed on Options for Striking Iran as Protests Continue
The president has said he will be “hitting them very hard” if Iranian leaders kill protesters amid widespread demonstrations calling for wholesale changes in the country.
President Trump has been briefed in recent days on new options for military strikes in Iran as he considers following through on his threat to attack the country for cracking down on protesters, according to multiple U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
Mr. Trump has not made a final decision, but the officials said he was seriously considering authorizing a strike in response to the Iranian regime’s efforts to suppress demonstrations set off by widespread economic grievances. The president has been presented with a range of options, including strikes on nonmilitary sites in Tehran, the people said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss confidential conversations.
Asked about planning for potential strikes, the White House referred to Mr. Trump’s public comments and social media posts in recent days.
“Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” Mr. Trump wrote on social media on Saturday. “The USA stands ready to help!!!”
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/10/us/politics/trump-iran-strikes.html
🇮🇷 IRANIAN GOV’T PLANE GOES DARK AFTER DEPARTING TEHRAN
A government aircraft seemingly took off from Tehran and began flying south, then suddenly vanished from flight trackers.
The question is, who is on board?
Source: @JesseCohenInv pic.twitter.com/qKXzgRFmOK
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) January 10, 2026