US EditionUS airstrikes on Iran 'on the table,' Trump White House says
President Trump considers military action including airstrikes amid deadly protests in Iran, with diplomacy still prioritized, officials said.
- On Jan. 12, 2026 the White House said airstrikes were under consideration as President Donald Trump weighs military options, with Karoline Leavitt noting the president is "unafraid to use military options if and when he deems necessary."
- Protests in Iran have entered their third week with hundreds of deaths, drawing condemnation from human rights organizations as President Donald Trump vowed intervention if Iranian officials target peaceful protesters.
- Emphasizing diplomatic preference, the press secretary noted diplomacy is always President Donald Trump's first option, but Karoline Leavitt added the president is unafraid to use military options if necessary.
- On Jan. 11 President Donald Trump told reporters the U.S. military is examining the situation and officials are weighing strong options, with a determination yet to be made.
- As a developing story, comments across Jan. 11 and Jan. 12 show swift administration attention as officials review options amid unrest in Iran.
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The United States is pursuing diplomacy as its first option, but is also considering airstrikes, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said. According to Leavitt, the president has an interest in uncovering messages from Iranian regime officials.
President Trump threatens Iran with tariffs and airstrikes as protests turn deadly
President Trump is contemplating decisive actions against Iran as protests escalate, with the White House emphasizing that all options, including airstrikes, remain on the table.
US President Donald Trump is considering military intervention in Iran, according to the White House. Thus, he wants to stop the violent action of the security forces there against the mass protests. In addition, he announced fines of 25 percent for all trading partners of Iran. US President Donald Trump has announced punitive tariffs against all trading partners of Iran in view of the violent action of the Iranian security forces against the ma…
Airstrikes would be one of the many: White House says Trump keeping all options on table for Iran amid protests - The Tribune
The White House remarks came as large demonstrations were reported across provinces, including Azerbaijan province and the central city of Arak, with crowds waving flags and chanting slogans in support of Iran, Press TV reported. The protests and counter-demonstrations follow days of unrest amid soaring inflation, economic hardship and public anger over governance.
White House: Trump Weighing Air Strikes on Iran Amid Protest Crackdown - Real News Now
President Donald Trump is keeping the option of U.S. military air strikes on the table as Iran intensifies its crackdown on nationwide protests, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Monday. Speaking to reporters outside the West Wing, Leavitt said Trump is monitoring the situation closely and remains open to a range of actions. “One thing President Trump is very good at is always keeping all of his options on the table. And air…
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