Trump Weighs ‘Very Strong Options’ in Iran as Protests Escalate
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US President Donald Trump has hinted at potential military action against Iran in response to the Iranian regime's crackdown on protests, with the US considering 'very strong options'. This statement suggests a possible escalation of tensions between the two countries. The US is weighing its options, including military intervention, in response to the Iranian regime's actions.
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The United States is considering “very strong options” in Iran in response to the Iranian regime’s crackdown on the biggest protests in the Islamic Republic in more than a decade, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday night. “The military is looking at it, and we're looking at some very strong options,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One on Sunday night. President Trump also said that Iran now wants to negotiate after the U.S. President’s threat to strike the country over the killing…
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Original article published by OilPrice.com on January 12, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.