Trump weighs bold move on Iran amid crackdown and risks of retaliation
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President Trump is weighing a range of options against Iran as his national security team debates whether to pursue a kinetic strike, cyberattack, or sanctions, while seeking to avoid boots-on-the-ground and broader regional destabilization; officials caution Iran could retaliate against American bases in the Middle East, with precautionary moves at US positions like Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar as the administration weighs risks and potential benefits.
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