Despite backing away from military action against Iran, US President Donald Trump has said that all options are still on the table. Meanwhile, American army planes have reached the Middle East.
what is the whole matter
Trump said he had decided to step back from military intervention after Iran stopped the execution of 800 protesters. But he clarified that America has all options open.
How is the deployment of the American army?
On January 25, 2026, the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group reached the Indian Ocean in the Middle East. It is accompanied by 3 destroyers and more than 5000 soldiers. F-15E Strike Eagles and cargo planes have also been deployed in the region.
What is the situation of demonstration in Iran
More than 3,000 people have been killed in the ongoing protests in Iran since late December 2025, according to government figures. Activists claim that 5973 to 6000 people have been killed and 41800 people have been arrested.
How is Iran reacting?
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is on high alert. Iran has threatened to give a regrettable reply to America. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top prosecutor Mohammad Movahedi have rejected US pressure.
