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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While Donald Trump increases pressure on the Iranian regime, diplomats from the Middle East and Europe believe that a US military strike against Iran is becoming more and more likely. The US President has exactly four options for how he can now take action against the Mullahs.
According to insiders, US President Donald Trump is considering targeted military attacks against Iran to bring about a overthrow of the government in Tehran. As several people familiar with the considerations said, Trump wants to create conditions for a "regime change." The aim is to make commanders and institutions responsible for the violent suppression of the recent protests. This should give the demonstrators the confidence to be able to st…
According to several sources, the US president does not rule out a replacement of the leader, as in the case of Venezuela, or inspire more forceful protests; this week he threatened with “many worse” bombings than last year’s.
U.S. considers targeted strikes in Iran to boost domestic unrest
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing military options against Iran, including targeted strikes on security forces and leadership figures, with the aim of encouraging domestic protests and undermining the clerical government. The discussions come after a nationwide crackdown on demonstrations earlier this month, in which thousands of protesters were killed, and amid ongoing tensions […] The post U.S. considers targeted strikes in Ir…
The US president's objective is to encourage new demonstrations; Israeli and Arab authorities assert that the exclusive use of air power would not topple the theocratic regime.
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