WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump received a briefing on potential U.S. military strikes against Iran, White House and defense sources said, as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high.
Senior national security officials presented the options to Trump as part of ongoing reviews of U.S. strategy toward Iran. The briefing included a range of responses that could vary depending on Iranian actions, including internal violence or attacks linked to the Iranian government. Officials did not disclose specific targets, operational plans, or the timing of the briefing.
Trump emphasized that U.S. intervention could occur if Iran resumed large-scale killings of civilians. “If the Iranian government began killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved,” he said Friday.
The discussions occurred alongside ongoing sanctions and diplomatic measures aimed at curbing Iran’s regional activities. U.S. intelligence and defense agencies provide regular assessments of potential threats from Tehran.
The White House has not confirmed the specifics of the briefing, and no orders for military action have been issued. U.S. defense planning routinely includes graded options to respond to emerging threats while considering legal, operational, and regional factors.
