Trump Considering New Strikes in Iran
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Unrest in Iran began on December 28 after the sharp devaluation of the national currency triggered steep price hikes for essential goods, including food.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering additional military action against Iran following claims that the Iranian government is forcefully suppressing protests sparked by rising inflation and economic hardship.
According to a report published by The New York Times, US officials familiar with internal discussions said Trump has recently reviewed multiple military response scenarios.
These reportedly include potential strikes on select targets in Tehran that are not directly linked to Iran’s armed forces. No final decision has been made so far.
Trump, who has repeatedly issued warnings toward Iran in the past, publicly expressed support for demonstrators through a post on his Truth Social account. He wrote that Iran may be approaching a moment of unprecedented freedom and suggested the United States is prepared to offer assistance.
Unrest in Iran began on December 28 after the sharp devaluation of the national currency triggered steep price hikes for essential goods, including food. What started as economic protests quickly spread, leading to violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Several government buildings were reportedly attacked in Tehran and other major cities.
In response, Iranian authorities temporarily shut down internet and mobile phone services across the country on Thursday, citing security concerns and efforts to restore order.
Iranian officials have accused foreign powers of aggravating the situation. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on social media that Washington is attempting to destabilize Iran by encouraging unrest, adding that the country is not comparable to others where such tactics have been used.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed US threats as unfounded and warned that Iran would not retreat in the face of what he described as acts of vandalism.
Tensions between the two countries remain high following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025, which were carried out in coordination with Israel’s nearly two-week air campaign. Iran later retaliated by launching missiles toward a US military base in Qatar, though no injuries were reported.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering additional military action against Iran following claims that the Iranian government is forcefully suppressing protests sparked by rising inflation and economic hardship.
According to a report published by The New York Times, US officials familiar with internal discussions said Trump has recently reviewed multiple military response scenarios.
These reportedly include potential strikes on select targets in Tehran that are not directly linked to Iran’s armed forces. No final decision has been made so far.
Trump, who has repeatedly issued warnings toward Iran in the past, publicly expressed support for demonstrators through a post on his Truth Social account. He wrote that Iran may be approaching a moment of unprecedented freedom and suggested the United States is prepared to offer assistance.
Unrest in Iran began on December 28 after the sharp devaluation of the national currency triggered steep price hikes for essential goods, including food. What started as economic protests quickly spread, leading to violent clashes between demonstrators and security forces. Several government buildings were reportedly attacked in Tehran and other major cities.
In response, Iranian authorities temporarily shut down internet and mobile phone services across the country on Thursday, citing security concerns and efforts to restore order.
Iranian officials have accused foreign powers of aggravating the situation. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on social media that Washington is attempting to destabilize Iran by encouraging unrest, adding that the country is not comparable to others where such tactics have been used.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed US threats as unfounded and warned that Iran would not retreat in the face of what he described as acts of vandalism.
Tensions between the two countries remain high following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025, which were carried out in coordination with Israel’s nearly two-week air campaign. Iran later retaliated by launching missiles toward a US military base in Qatar, though no injuries were reported.
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