Trump Reviews Military And Covert Options On Iran As “600 Protester Deaths” Are Reported

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:02am on 13 Jan 2026,Tuesday International

President Donald Trump has been briefed on military and covert options for possible action in Iran, US officials told CBS News. The options include long range air strikes, cyber moves and steps to disrupt command systems. The talks come as rights groups say more than 600 protesters have died in three weeks of unrest. Trump has warned that the US could act if the killings continue. He also announced a 25% tariff on goods from countries that trade with Tehran. Iran’s foreign minister said the country is open to talks but “prepared for war”. A White House meeting on Iran is due on Tuesday. (PC: BBC)

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