US EditionIran Warns of Strikes on U.S. Troops as Trump Weighs Action; 538 Iranian Protesters Reported Dead
President Trump reviewed military, cyber, and economic options amid Iran's crackdown on protests that have resulted in at least 538 deaths and over 10,600 arrests, activists said.
- On Jan 11 President Donald Trump is weighing a series of potential military options in Iran following deadly protests, while Tehran warned U.S. strikes would make regional U.S. and Israeli bases legitimate targets.
- The demonstrations began on December 28 over soaring inflation and rapidly spread to over 574 locations across Iran's 31 provinces, continuing into a third week.
- Internet monitors reported connectivity at about 1% of normal as the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said deaths rose to at least 538, while Iranian state TV aired funerals for security forces.
- White House options focus on striking Tehran's security services, but officials warned strikes could backfire by rallying support or provoking retaliation, while Israel held security talks with U.S. officials.
- Past clashes underscore escalation risk: Israel and Iran fought a 12-day war in June, with the US joining Israel in airstrikes, and Qalibaf warned against miscalculations.
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According to President Trump, Iran has proposed negotiations to the US. Trump told journalists on board the president's machine "Air Force One" that they are currently in conversation with Tehran to arrange a meeting.
Trump says US may have to ‘act’ before meeting to negotiate with Iran
President Trump said Iran's leaders called him Saturday to negotiate following his threats to defend protesters participating in deadly anti-regime demonstrations — adding that the US may have to "act" before setting up a meeting.
US President Trump has warned Iran several times about the killing of demonstrators. Now he said that the military is examining "strong options" for intervention. Previously, he was offered a negotiating offer from Tehran according to his own statements.
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