President Donald Trump is keeping all options open in his deliberations on the future of Iran, but violent intervention to protect protesters could sour relations with allies in the Middle East and beyond.
The president on Thursday walked back his promise that “help is on the way” for protesters, citing the regime’s decision not to execute hundreds of political prisoners. However, his administration has not abandoned force as an option if the situation does not improve — upsetting some allies in the region.
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“All options remain on the table for the president,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.
The Gulf States in particular are lobbying intensely
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