Trump weighs a spectrum of U.S. responses to Iran crackdown
TL;DR
A CBS News briefing outlines potential U.S. responses to Iran's crackdown on anti-government protesters, including conventional military strikes on Iran's security forces or leadership targets, cyber and psychological operations to disrupt communications and influence loyalty, and other pressure tactics, while warnings and precautions—such as a State Department alert urging Americans to leave Iran and a precautionary drawdown at Al-Udeid Air Base—signal the White House is weighing options but has yet to commit to a course of action.
- Trump told Iranian protesters "help is on its way," so what options does the U.S. have to respond? CBS News
- Trump says Iran has called off execution of protesters amid fears for the fate of Erfan Soltani CNN
- Opinion | There is no U.S. downside to striking the Iranian regime The Washington Post
- Trump told Iran has halted killings amid mounting protest pressure Fox News
- Trump says he has been told killings in Iran are stopping Reuters
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