Trump says US weighing 'very strong options' on Iran
Trump said Sunday his administration is weighing “very strong options” on Iran as protests over economic hardship continue and the reported death toll rises, adding that he is getting hourly updates and the US military is closely monitoring the situation.
- Americas
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 07:24 | 12 January 2026
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that his administration is closely monitoring the situation in Iran and is considering "very strong options" as the reported death toll in ongoing protests continues to rise.
"These are violent — if you call them leaders — I don't know if they're leaders or just, they rule through violence. But, we're looking at it very seriously.
"The military is looking at it, and we're looking at some very strong options. We'll make a determination," Trump told reporters on Air Force One en route to Washington, DC, from his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, where he spent the weekend.
Iran has been gripped by protests since late December over the sharp depreciation of its national currency and worsening economic conditions.
Trump also said he has been receiving hourly reports on Iran.
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