The US President, Donald Trump, is evaluating the possibility of carrying out new military operations against Iran and has held initial discussions about it in response to protests in the country that have resulted in deaths, US officials have reported. The President has had conversations about various alternatives to address the situation with Iran, which include airstrikes, although he has not yet made a final decision, according to sources cited by Axios, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. One source indicated that the discussions cover military actions, although most of the options proposed so far are not kinetic. According to officials mentioned by the Washington Post, discussions on military matters will take place this week. It is indicated that the Pentagon may consider intervening with both lethal and non-lethal measures, including cyberattacks, to prevent Iran from restricting internet access for protesters. Despite Trump’s hesitance, the President is considering strikes, which would target non-military sites in Tehran, The New York Times reported. The threat of actions by the United States intensifies following a message from Trump on Truth Social, where on Saturday he proposed his administration’s assistance to support freedom in Iran, in the context of the protests that have been ongoing for two weeks in the country due to the economic situation. Previously, Trump has mentioned the possibility of intervention in Iran due to the violence against protesters, as the civil organisation Iran Human Rights reported that at least 192 people have lost their lives since December 28.
