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Iran Warns of Strikes on U.S. Troops as Trump Weighs Action; 538 Iranian Protesters Reported Dead
President Trump was briefed on military strike options as protests in Iran spread to over 100 cities with at least 192 killed and 2,600 detained, rights groups reported.
- On Jan 11 President Donald Trump is weighing a series of potential military options in Iran following deadly protests, while Tehran warned U.S. strikes would make regional U.S. and Israeli bases legitimate targets.
- The demonstrations began on December 28 over soaring inflation and rapidly spread to over 574 locations across Iran's 31 provinces, continuing into a third week.
- Internet monitors reported connectivity at about 1% of normal as the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said deaths rose to at least 538, while Iranian state TV aired funerals for security forces.
- White House options focus on striking Tehran's security services, but officials warned strikes could backfire by rallying support or provoking retaliation, while Israel held security talks with U.S. officials.
- Past clashes underscore escalation risk: Israel and Iran fought a 12-day war in June, with the US joining Israel in airstrikes, and Qalibaf warned against miscalculations.
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