The United States is considering conducting targeted strikes against Iranian officials and military commanders whom Washington holds responsible for the deaths of protesters in Iran.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that this information was released by Middle East Eye, citing various sources.
According to the publication, the potential operations focus on particularly significant figures within the Iranian leadership. These strikes could be carried out in the coming days, although final timelines remain subject to change. On January 22, US President Donald Trump stated that US Navy vessels were moving toward Iran as a precautionary measure. When asked whether military intervention was being ruled out, US President Donald Trump did not provide a definitive answer, noting that he could not predict the exact development of events.
Mass protests in Iran began in late December 2025 against the backdrop of a sharp devaluation of the national currency, the Iranian rial. Reports indicate casualties among both security forces and protesters during the unrest. While the Iranian government blamed the United States and Israel for organizing the riots and declared on January 12 that the situation was under control, tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran.
The escalation comes at a time of significant geopolitical friction in the Middle East. Historically, the United States has utilized targeted strikes and economic sanctions as primary tools to influence Iranian domestic and foreign policy. Such military movements in the Persian Gulf often serve as a strategic deterrent, signaling Washington's readiness to protect its interests and respond to human rights concerns in the region.
