NEW YORK, Jan. 13 — The Pentagon is presenting U.S. President Donald Trump with a “wider range of strike options” on Iran than previously reported, The New York Times reported on Monday.
According to the report, which cited a U.S. official, possible targets include Iran’s nuclear program, beyond the U.S. airstrikes that battered it in June, as well as ballistic missile sites.
However, the official noted that narrower options, including a cyberattack or a strike against Iran’s domestic security apparatus, are more likely.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Monday that “Airstrikes would be of the many, many options that are on the table for the commander-in-chief,” but diplomacy is always the first option with Trump.
Trump threatened on Sunday that his administration is weighing “some very strong options” against Iran, including potential military action. (Namibia Daily News/Xinhua)
