Trump Weighs Military and Cyber Strike Options Against Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is preparing to review a range of policy options in response to Iran’s handling of widespread anti-government protests, according to US officials. The move reflects increasing pressure within the administration to take action against Tehran for its violent response to demonstrators.

High-Level Meeting in Washington

According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Trump is scheduled to be briefed on Tuesday about possible responses to the unrest in Iran. The discussions are expected to focus on how the US could reprimand the Iranian leadership for its crackdown, a step Trump has repeatedly warned could trigger a strong reaction from Washington.

The meeting with senior administration officials will center on determining the next steps, with multiple tools under consideration.

Military, Cyber and Sanctions Options

According to officials, the options on the table could include boosting anti-government sources online, deploying covert cyber weapons against Iranian military and civilian infrastructure, imposing additional sanctions on the regime, and conducting military strikes.

The breadth of measures under review underscores the administration’s willingness to consider both conventional and unconventional pressure tactics against Iran.

Top Officials to Attend

The briefing is expected to include US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine. Their participation highlights the strategic and security significance Washington is attaching to the situation.

Trump Cites “Red Line”

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said he had been reviewing military options after Iran’s leadership was “starting to” cross his red line of not killing protesters. The remarks suggest that further escalation by Tehran could accelerate US action.