The Strategist

Trump confirms that the US is exploring options amid protests in Iran



01/12/2026 - 06:08



The United States is keeping a close watch on the protests in Iran and is looking at several possible actions, according to US President Donald Trump.



Gage Skidmore
Gage Skidmore
"In the military, they are looking into this. And we are considering some very serious options. We will decide what to do," Trump told reporters, adding that "people were killed" during the recent Iranian protests.

When asked about the US response if Iran attacked American military facilities, Trump stated, "We will hit them on a scale they have never seen before."


The president also mentioned that his administration is planning to talk with billionaire Elon Musk about giving Iran access to satellite internet through Starlink.

At the same time, Iranian media reported that the government has announced three days of mourning for the people who died in the protests.

Earlier, CNN reported that Trump was set to meet with members of the National Security Council on Tuesday to discuss further steps against Iran.

source: cnn.com