Trump warns of “very strong options” amid Iran unrest

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 12, 2026 at 08:24 AM
Trump warns of “very strong options” amid Iran unrest

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In January 2026, President Donald Trump stated the United States is considering "very strong options," potentially including military action, in response to the deaths of protesters in Iran. Nationwide protests erupted in Iran due to economic hardship. The Iranian government has responded to the unrest with mass arrests and a security crackdown. The US statement comes amid this ongoing unrest and the Iranian government's response to it. The reason for the potential US action is the death of protesters during the unrest.

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iran unrest 100% protests 80% military action 70% security crackdown 60% economic hardship 60% us 50% mass arrests 50%

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