Trump says he is considering ‘very strong’ military options against Iran as protester death toll climbs

US president claims ‘Iran wants to negotiate’ as rights groups report that regime’s crackdown on protest has killed hundreds Donald Trump has claimed Iran has reached out and proposed negotiations, as he considers “very strong” military action against the regime over a deadly crackdown on...

<p>US president claims ‘Iran wants to negotiate’ as rights groups report that regime’s crackdown on protest has killed hundreds </p><p>Donald Trump has claimed Iran has reached out and proposed negotiations, as he considers “very strong” military action against the regime over a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/11/iran-protests-gather-momentum-demonstrators-protest-movement">deadly crackdown on protesters</a> that has reportedly killed hundreds.</p><p>Asked on Sunday by reporters aboard Air Force One if Iran had crossed his previously stated red line of protesters being killed, Trump said “they’re starting to, it looks like.”</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/12/iran-protests-donald-trump-us-military-options">Continue reading...</a>
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