Trump Scrutinizes Sanctions, Air Strikes Over Iran Protests
Trump’s team weighs sanctions, tariffs, and possible air strikes against Iran amid deadly protests.
On January 13, 2026, President Donald Trump’s national security advisers met at the White House to discuss options against Iran’s crackdown on anti‑government protests. Trump publicly warned that Iran was “in big trouble” and threatened a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Tehran. Possible measures include new sanctions on regime figures, targeted cyberattacks, and air strikes against Iranian security forces such as the Basij. The team included Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, who are negotiating with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. US forces currently deploy 30,000 troops in the Middle East, with 2,500 in Iraq and 1,000 in Syria, while three guided‑missile destroyers remain ready to defend assets against potential retaliation.
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