US Trump Administration Considers Military Strikes Against Iranian Targets

US President Donald Trump’s Administration Confirms Air Strike Option Against Iran

The White House has confirmed that the United States is considering air strikes against Iran as one of several options to address the ongoing protests in the country. According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, diplomacy remains the preferred approach, but military action is also being explored.

Leavitt stated that President Trump is keeping all his options on the table and that air strikes would be one of many possibilities for the commander-in-chief. The administration has previously threatened Iran with military action if it does not comply with US demands.

The protests in Iran have resulted in significant violence, with security forces responding to the unrest with a lethal crackdown. Estimates suggest that hundreds of people have been killed, although details are difficult to verify due to an internet blackout.

The White House has acknowledged that a strike on Iran would likely violate international law. However, Leavitt noted that President Trump is willing to use military options if deemed necessary. She also stated that the administration is receiving private messages from Iran indicating a desire to negotiate.

Some members of the Trump administration, including Vice President JD Vance, are reportedly urging renewed diplomatic efforts with Tehran or alternative measures to US strikes. The president has recently claimed that Iran wants to negotiate, but Leavitt noted that there may be a disconnect between public statements and private communications.

Source: Al Jazeera