US EditionTrump Considers Military Options as More Iranian Protesters Arrested, Killed
Trump considers military strikes and cyber, economic measures after over 500 killed in Iran's protests amid a severe economic crisis, human rights agencies report.
- On Jan. 9, 2026, President Donald Trump is weighing options to take action against Iran, multiple media outlets including MS Now reported from Washington, DC.
- Amid an economic crisis, Iran is contending with nationwide demonstrations and reported casualties; inflation exceeds 50% in Iran, a country of 92 million people, with over 500 killed, human rights agencies say.
- Trump aides are set to brief the president Tuesday on military, cyber and economic options after he said the U.S. is `ready to help` on Saturday.
- Tehran warned on Sunday it would retaliate against Israeli and U.S. military bases if struck, while President Donald Trump earlier this week threatened intervention if Iran crushes protesters.
- Historical context shows Iran became an Islamic Republic after the U.S.-backed Shah's ouster, with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader, heading its clerical leadership.
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