US EditionTrump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests: Report
Trump considers strikes on Iran's military and nuclear sites to pressure Tehran for a new deal and support protesters amid warnings of harsh Iranian retaliation.
- On Jan 29, U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing military options including targeted strikes on Iran's security forces and senior leaders to inspire anti-government protesters, multiple sources told Reuters from Dubai.
- A nationwide protest movement earlier this month over Iran's deep economic crisis prompted a harsh crackdown, which Trump sought to exploit for `regime change`, while HRANA reported 5,937 deaths including 214 security personnel.
- The arrival of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group this week expanded Washington's capabilities, supporting more than 65 aircraft, while aides considered strikes on commanders, institutions, ballistic missiles, and nuclear enrichment programmes.
- Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates barred U.S. airspace use, limiting strike options as Gulf states fear Iranian retaliation and officials warned of an immediate response targeting Israel.
- A senior Israeli official warned air power alone won't topple the regime, and experts cautioned strikes could fragment Iran and unleash instability across a nation of 90 million.
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