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White House: Trump closely monitoring situation in Iran… ‘All options on the table’

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  • The White House said President Donald Trump is closely monitoring developments related to anti-government protests in Iran and is keeping all options open for a response.
  • A White House spokesperson said the President is watching the situation in Iran very seriously and is reviewing every necessary measure, adding that while a diplomatic solution is the top priority, various options—including a military response—are on the table.
  • The remarks were interpreted as a message that, amid international concern over Iran’s crackdown on protests and human rights abuses, the United States is leaving open the possibility of a tougher approach alongside diplomatic and economic pressure.

According to Walter Bloomberg, an economics breaking-news account, on the 15th (local time), the White House said President Donald Trump is closely monitoring developments related to anti-government protests in Iran and is keeping all options open for a response. The remarks came as anti-government demonstrations continue in Iran, with thousands reported dead.

A White House spokesperson said, “The President is watching the situation in Iran very seriously and is reviewing every necessary measure.” The spokesperson added, “While we are prioritizing a diplomatic solution, various courses of action—including a military response—are on the table.”

The comments are being interpreted as a message that, as international concern grows over Iran’s crackdown on protesters and human rights violations, the United States is leaving open the possibility of a tougher approach alongside diplomatic and economic pressure.

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