Overview
- President Donald Trump told reporters the military is reviewing responses to Iran’s lethal crackdown, saying no decision has been made and ruling out U.S. ground troops.
- Options under consideration include targeting security services, cyber operations, additional sanctions, and expanding satellite internet access, with Trump saying he plans to speak to Elon Musk about Starlink.
- Senior U.S. commanders have warned the White House that forces need more time to prepare and reinforce defenses before any potential strikes.
- Iran’s parliament speaker threatened that U.S. bases, regional shipping, and Israel would be treated as legitimate targets if Washington attacks, raising the prospect of retaliation or preemption.
- Rights groups report hundreds killed and more than ten thousand detained during nationwide protests, but casualty figures remain uncertain due to a sweeping connectivity shutdown, with a high-level U.S. briefing expected Tuesday.