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Trump To BOMBARD Iran Anytime Now? Khamenei 'PANICS' As US Military Puts Attack Options On Table

| Jan 11, 2026, 03:00:00 PM | TOI.in
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U.S. President Donald Trump has been briefed on new military options for striking Iran, according to multiple American officials, as nationwide protests rock the Islamic Republic. The New York Times reported that no final decision has been made, but the president is seriously considering authorising a strike in response to Tehran’s escalating crackdown on demonstrators demanding economic relief and political change. Behind closed doors, Trump has been presented with a range of options, including precision strikes inside Tehran itself. Publicly, his message is already clear. “Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” Trump wrote, adding that the United States stands ready to help. Protests that began over inflation, unemployment, and a collapsing currency have spread across Iran, evolving into the most serious challenge to the clerical leadership in years. Human rights groups report dozens killed, while exclusive reporting suggests mass casualties as security forces allegedly use live ammunition against protesters. Estimates indicate up to 2,000 people may have been killed in just 48 hours, though verification remains difficult amid a near-total internet blackout. Iran’s Supreme Leader has vowed the government will not back down. Inside Washington, Pentagon officials warn that any U.S. strike could backfire — rallying support for the regime or triggering retaliation against American forces across the region. As diplomatic pressure mounts and war plans circulate, the question now is stark: will Washington stop at words — or is another strike on Iran imminent?

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