Reports indicate that the United States is considering military action against Iran in response to ongoing deadly protests and a harsh government crackdown. President Donald Trump has discussed several options with his advisers, including strikes on Iran's nuclear or missile programs, cyberattacks, or targeting internal security infrastructure. While Trump stated that he received assurances the killing of protesters had ceased, he did not rule out military intervention, and tensions remain high as Iran threatens to retaliate against both the United States and Israel if attacked.

Regional actors, including Israel and Hezbollah, are preparing for possible escalation, with Israel increasing its defensive posture and warning of severe consequences for any Iranian aggression. Western military officials and European sources suggest that a United States strike could occur within days, prompting precautionary moves by commercial shipping and military assets in the region. Despite the unrest and international pressure, Iranian authorities claim to have regained control, projecting images of public support and maintaining communication with neighboring countries to assert stability.