US EditionTrump has options on Iran, but first must define goal
Trump considers economic sanctions, limited military strikes, and diplomacy to influence Iran’s protests involving 130 to 150 cities, weighing risks of regime backlash, experts say.
- On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Iran's trading partners while weighing economic, military, and diplomatic responses, including restoring internet access forcibly.
- Across 130 to 150 Iranian cities, protests have spread nationwide, with rights groups reporting hundreds of deaths, and Reza Pahlavi urging Mr Trump to support Iranian protesters.
- Vali Nasr said strikes across cities would be more than `a few airstrikes` and analysts noted targeting Revolutionary Guards risks deterring protesters.
- Steve Witkoff, Trump's roving envoy, coordinated contacts between governments, and experts say US action could sway Iranian fence-sitters, while others warned inaction would boost the regime's narrative.
- A pattern of limited strikes suggests analysts note Trump's preference for one-off operations, as seen recently in Venezuela, while the downfall of the Islamic republic would transform the Middle East.
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Donald Trump has a range of more or less risky options to intervene in Iran, shaken by massive rallies, but his choice should depend above all on the objective he seeks to achieve.
Republicans Keep Their Options Open on Iran While Waiting for Trump to Weigh In
Tom Williams/APRepublican senators who were quick to cheer Trump’s Venezuela operation were largely more cautious on Iran, broadly keeping their options open on whether they would support military intervention on behalf of the protesters there.Lawmakers who spoke with NOTUS on Monday night had no trouble condemning the Iranian regime, but several said they didn’t know what role the U.S. should take next. Most were not sure whether they would sup…
Trump Weighs Options On Iran As Deadly Protests Continue
US President Donald Trump said Washington may intervene as the deadly crackdown on protests continued in Iran. Tehran says it is ready to hold talks but is also "fully prepared for war," while experts say a US response could include military and economic measures.
This article was originally published on Cedarnews.net. For more news and exclusive reports, visit our website. It is time for US President Donald Trump to make a decisive decision regarding Iran. Ten days ago, the United States announced its readiness to intervene and "rescue" Iranian protesters should the ruling regime in Tehran resort to violence against them. Trump affirmed that his country is "fully equipped, armed, and ready." Trump made t…
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