Trump considers new military actions against Iran during protests

The president of the Iranian parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, raised the tension by stating that, if the United States attacks, Iran will consider Israel and all American bases, ships and military centers in the region as legitimate targets.

Sources heard by American media outlets Axios, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal e The Washington Post claim that Trump has discussed different strategies, including bombings, but has not yet made a final decision.

Violent protests in Iran put pressure on Trump’s decision

Discussions on possible actions are expected to continue this week, according to the Washington Post. Among the strategies studied are lethal measures and also non-lethal actions, such as cyber attacks aimed at preventing the Iranian government from restricting protesters’ internet access. The practice that has been applied during the protests.

Even without a definitive decision, Trump is considering attacking non-military targets in Tehran, according to the New York Times. The possibility of intervention gained attention hours after the president published on his social network, Truth Social, that his government could offer aid to the Iranian population. Trump said that “Iran seeks freedom, perhaps like never before” and the United States “stands ready to help.”

Since December 28, the Iran Human Rights organization (IHRNGO), based in Oslo, Norway, has counted at least 192 deaths in the protests. However, in the early afternoon of this Sunday (11), the Iranian human rights group HRANA would have updated the death toll to 466, as reported by CNN.

If confirmed, new bombings would add to “Operation Midnight Hammer”, launched by the US in June 2025 against three Iranian nuclear facilities. The action was a response to Iranian attacks against Israel.