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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump has been briefed in recent days on new options for military strikes against Iran, The New York Times reported Saturday, citing several anonymous U.S. officials familiar with the matter.
D. Trump "has not yet made a final decision, but officials have said he is seriously considering authorizing a strike in response to the Iranian regime's efforts to suppress demonstrations fueled by widespread economic discontent," the report said.
The American leader was offered a number of options, including strikes on non-military targets in Tehran.
Earlier on Saturday, he wrote on social media that "Iran is yearning for FREEDOM, perhaps like never before. The US is ready to help!!!"
D. Trump and other senior US officials have repeatedly warned that Washington will take action if peaceful protesters are killed in Iran.
Iran's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned what it called "interventionist and misleading" statements by the Trump administration, saying they reflect Washington's continued hostility toward the Iranian people.
Since late December, protests have erupted in several Iranian cities due to the sharp decline of the rial and prolonged economic hardship. Iranian authorities have acknowledged the demonstrations and expressed their commitment to addressing the economic problems, warning against violence and vandalism.
In a televised address on Friday, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called on the Iranian people to remain united, saying some protesters were trying to please the United States.
He also advised the American leader to focus on problems in his own country, adding that Iran “will not back down” in the face of “saboteurs.” –0–
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