US President Donald Trump has been advised by senior officials that a large-scale military strike against Iran would likely not result in the fall of the Islamic Republic's regime and could provoke a broader conflict. Instead, Trump is currently monitoring Iran's response to ongoing protests before making any decisions regarding military action. While smaller strikes might boost the morale of protesters, officials caution that such actions may not alter the regime's stance against activists. Trump has ordered the mobilization of US military assets in preparation for a possible attack and is considering repositioning naval forces to the Middle East, as he weighs his options with input from a close circle of advisors.