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Is the USA planning to strike Iran?

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US President Trump has been briefed on new military options for Iran amid ongoing protests, with threats of strong action if violence against demonstrators escalates. While military intervention is discussed, officials clarify it would not involve ground troops, and options like cyber attacks are considered. Iran warns of retaliation if attacked, and tensions remain high as both sides exchange threats.

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Trump briefed on new military options for Iran strikes amid protests

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  • Trump briefed on new military options for Iran amid protests 14s
  • Trump says US ready to help if violence against protesters escalates 35s
  • US official states only Trump can set the red line for intervention 55s
  • Senator Kaine warns military action could embolden Iranian regime 1m 11s
  • White House has not detailed possible actions, cyber attack an option 1m 43s

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Trump briefed on new military options for Iran strikes amid protests
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CBS News
8 hours ago
Trump briefed on new military options for Iran strikes amid protests

A US official states President Trump has been briefed on new military options for a possible strike against Iran amid protests and a government crackdown on communications.

Trump briefed on new military options for Iran strikes amid protests
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CBS News
8 hours ago
Trump briefed on new military options for Iran strikes amid protests

Trump warns, 'If they start killing people like they have in the past, we will get involved. We'll be hitting them very hard where it hurts. And that doesn't mean boots on the ground.'

Trump briefed on new military options for Iran strikes amid protests
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CBS News
8 hours ago
Trump briefed on new military options for Iran strikes amid protests

The White House has not shared details about possible military action in Iran, but options include a cyber attack.

Protests in Iran intensifying despite threat of death for dissidents
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CBS News
8 hours ago
Protests in Iran intensifying despite threat of death for dissidents

President Trump stated, 'if they shoot, we shoot,' as evidence mounts of a deadly crackdown on Iranian protesters.

Protests in Iran intensifying despite threat of death for dissidents
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CBS News
8 hours ago
Protests in Iran intensifying despite threat of death for dissidents

Iranian government warns that any American airstrikes will be met with retaliation against U.S. military forces in the region.

Iran warns Washington it will retaliate if U.S. launches an attack
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Africanews
17 hours ago
Iran warns Washington it will retaliate if U.S. launches an attack

Tehran warns it will retaliate if the United States attacks, as protests continue across Iran.

Trump: U.S. to hit Iran 'very hard' if violence continues at protests
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CBS News
3 days ago
Trump: U.S. to hit Iran 'very hard' if violence continues at protests

Trump warns, 'If they do that, we're going to hit them very hard,' referring to Iranian authorities using violence against protesters.

Trump: U.S. to hit Iran 'very hard' if violence continues at protests
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CBS News
3 days ago
Trump: U.S. to hit Iran 'very hard' if violence continues at protests

Trump reiterates that the U.S. is ready to respond forcefully if Iran harms protesters, stating he has put Iran 'on notice.'

Iran army chief threatens pre-emptive attack after Trump threats
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Euronews
4 days ago
Iran army chief threatens pre-emptive attack after Trump threats

Iran's army chief references Trump's warning that Washington would intervene if Iranian security forces continue killing protesters.

Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests
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France 24
7 days ago
Iran announces monthly allowance of 7% of minimum wage amid protests

US President Donald Trump told reporters that if Iran starts killing people as in the past, the US could intervene.

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