Trump was briefed in recent days on different plans for intervention, the officials told CNN, as violence in the country has led to dozens of deaths and arrests. The options include cyber operations going after the Iranian military or regime targets, a step that could disrupt efforts to crack down on protests, an official said. A number of different agencies have been involved in helping prepare options for the president, officials said. “If the US takes military action towards Iran or the occupied territories, the US military and shipping centers will be considered legitimate targets,” Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said. “Iran is looking at FREEDOM, perhaps like never before,” Trump posted to social media on Saturday.

Source: CNN January 11, 2026 16:09 UTC