Iran protests latest: Trump considers ‘very strong’ military options after death toll hits 544
Latest on Iran protests as Trump says he is considering ‘strong options’
- Donald Trump is considering "very strong options" for a military response to Iran's crackdown on economic protesters.
- The US-based rights group HRANA reports that at least 544 people have died and over 10,000 have been arrested during clashes between demonstrators and security forces in Iran.
- Trump has demanded an end to the killing of protesters, who are demonstrating against soaring inflation in what is seen as a significant challenge to the Islamic Republic's regime.
- Potential US responses being weighed include cyber-attacks and direct strikes by the US or Israel.
- Iran's parliamentary speaker warned that Tehran would consider Israeli and US bases and ships as legitimate targets if Washington intervenes, despite Trump also stating Iran wants to negotiate.