Key Takeaways
- The United States is considering military action in Iran, including airstrikes, to stop the brutal crackdown on anti-government protests that has killed as many as 500 people.
- Iranian officials have stated that the country is prepared for war but also open to dialogue with the United States.
- President Donald Trump is expected to review options for Iran with senior advisers, including military strikes, cyber attacks, and increased sanctions.
- Protests against the Islamic Republic’s clerical establishment began on December 28 and have focused on soaring prices and the collapse of the rial, the Iranian currency
