Overview
- Speaking to reporters on Air Force One, President Trump said he is reviewing "very strong options" and receiving hourly updates as protests enter a third week.
- Senior U.S. commanders have advised delaying any strikes to bolster regional defenses and readiness, according to multiple reports.
- Plans under consideration focus on Iran’s security apparatus and also include cyber operations, additional sanctions, and efforts to restore internet access, including potential use of Starlink.
- Iran’s parliament speaker warned that Israel and U.S. bases and ships would be treated as legitimate targets if Iran is attacked, while the IDF said it is monitoring developments.
- Rights groups report hundreds killed and over ten thousand detained, though exact figures vary widely due to a nationwide communications blackout; Trump also claimed Iranian leaders sought negotiations but said action could precede any meeting.