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Trump briefed on military, cyber, psychological options for Iran, sources say
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President Trump has been briefed on a wide array of military and covert tools that can be used against Iran that go well beyond conventional airstrikes, including cyber operations and psychological campaigns, Pentagon officials said.
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President Donald Trump is weighing a series of potential military options in Iran following deadly protests in the country, two US officials told CNN, as he considers following through on his recent threats to strike the country should they use lethal force against the Iranian people.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
Following a brutal crackdown on escalated protests in Iran, President Trump is considering "very strong options" while Tehran warns against any U.S. attack.
US President Donald Trump is weighing a series of potential military options in Iran following the deadly protests, two officials have told CNN. Follow for live updates
US President Donald Trump has options to intervene in protest-hit Iran that range from low to high risk, but choosing his course depends on him deciding his ultimate goal.It has been 10 days since Trump said the United States was "locked and loaded" and ready to "come to the rescue" if Iran's cleric…
Jan 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday he is weighing a range of responses to escalating unrest in Iran, including possible military options, as massive protests continue to roil the country. (Reporting By Jarrett Renshaw; Editing by Tom Hogue)
President Trump has been briefed on a wide array of military and covert tools that can be used against Iran that go well beyond conventional airstrikes, including cyber operations and psychological campaigns, Pentagon officials said.
As Iran’s deadly crackdown on protesters escalates, the United States is once again considering a spectrum of military and nonmilitary options should diplomatic efforts with Tehran collapse.
Amid a deadly crackdown on protesters in Iran, President Trump continues to threaten military action against Tehran and warned countries that do business with Iran that he could impose a tariff.
