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Axios: Trump Is Leaning Toward Strikes On Iran

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Axios: Trump Is Leaning Toward Strikes On Iran
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A discussion of specific measures is scheduled for today.

U.S. leader Donald Trump is leaning toward striking Iran as punishment for the regime's killing of protesters, but that is not his final decision and other options are being considered.

According to Axios.

According to the publication, citing its White House source, although Trump has threatened the Iranian regime with strikes if protesters die, it is far from clear whether U.S. bombs can turn the tide in Tehran.

Trump is expected to discuss options in a meeting with his national security team on Tuesday.

What preceded

After reports emerged of hundreds of people dying in protests in Iran over the weekend, Trump told reporters that Tehran was "starting" to cross his "red line."

Axios writes if Trump orders strikes, they would likely target elements of the regime responsible for internal security and considered responsible for the crackdown.

The publication also recalls that U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff has contacted Iran's foreign minister about a diplomatic path involving the resumption of nuclear talks.

At the same time on Monday, Trump announced new secondary sanctions to increase pressure on Iran.

On Friday, US Vice President J.D. Vance, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and key officials from the US National Security Council met to prepare a list of options to present to Trump, a source familiar with the meeting said.

His information said Washignton's options regarding Iran range from diplomacy to military strikes.

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