President Donald Trump Trump fueled speculation by suggesting the U.S. could intervene if Iran continues its violent crackdown on protesters. In a Truth Social post, he wrote that Iran may be approaching “FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” adding that the U.S. “stands ready to help.” (Doug Mills/The New York Times/File)
- The Trump administration is weighing preliminary options for a potential military strike on Iran, including large-scale airstrikes, though officials stress the planning is routine and no action is imminent.
- Trump escalated rhetoric by warning the U.S. could intervene if Iranian forces continue killing protesters, as Tehran threatened demonstrators and their supporters with death under “enemy of God” charges.
- With Iran’s protest death toll rising and memories of Trump’s prior U.S. strike on Iranian nuclear sites looming, tensions between Washington and Tehran are again approaching a dangerous flashpoint.
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The New York Post is reporting that the Trump administration is preparing preliminary contingency plans for a potential attack on Iran, including the possibility of large-scale airstrikes.
According to insiders who spoke with the Wall Street Journal, U.S. officials are discussing how to respond to President Trump’s recent escalation in rhetoric toward the Islamic Republic and which Iranian sites could be targeted.
One option under consideration is a broad aerial campaign against multiple Iranian military facilities, though officials emphasized that no final decision has been made and no consensus exists within Washington. Sources also stressed that no U.S. troops or military equipment have been repositioned and that such planning is routine, not an indication that a strike is imminent.
Trump’s Social Media Post
Still, Trump fueled speculation by suggesting the U.S. could intervene if Iran continues its violent crackdown on protesters. In a Truth Social post, he wrote that Iran may be approaching “FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” adding that the U.S. “stands ready to help.”
A U.S. strike on Iran would not be unprecedented. In June, Trump ordered the first U.S. attack on Iranian territory, deploying “bunker buster” bombs against fortified sites including the Fordow nuclear facility. The strike followed Iranian threats toward Israel during their 12-Day War and was coordinated with Israeli military operations.
As protests continue, Iran has warned demonstrators and their supporters they could face the death penalty. At least 65 people have been killed, though estimates suggest the true toll may exceed 200.
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