US EditionTrump weighs Iran strikes to inspire renewed protests: Report
- On Jan 29 in Dubai, U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing targeted strikes on Iran's security forces and leaders to inspire protesters, Reuters reported, while no final decision has been made.
- Two U.S. sources said Trump wants to create conditions for `regime change` after a crackdown earlier this month that killed thousands, discussing strikes to embolden the Iranian protest movement.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group entered Centcom's area on Monday, supporting more than 65 aircraft and escorted by Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyers with Tomahawk, F-15E, Patriot, and THAAD systems.
- Arab and Western officials warned strikes might weaken Iranian protesters amid repression and analysts caution a broader campaign would trigger fierce retaliation targeting Gulf states and regional proxies.
- At 86, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader, retains final authority and unclear succession, while Israeli and regional officials say air power alone is unlikely to topple Iran, whose 90 million population favors containment.
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The U.S. has built a massive military presence in the Middle East. An attack on Iran is possible, but Tehran is also threatening to retaliate against US bases and Tel Aviv. "Every action of the U.S. is regarded as the beginning of war," says WORLD reporter Alina Quast.
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Donald Trump is considering a new large-scale attack on Iran after preliminary discussions between Washington and Tehran on limiting Iran's nuclear programme have not made progress, CNN writes with reference to sources.
Trump considers significant strike on Iran with two options on the table
US President Donald Trump is considering launching a "significant" attack on Iran following the failure of initial discussions between Washington and Tehran on constraining Iran's nuclear program and ballistic missile production.
The target is nuclear facilities and the top of power.
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