US Considers Military Options Amid Iran's 2026 Nationwide Uprising

By mid-January 2026, widespread protests in Iran have escalated from economic grievances to a nationwide uprising against the Islamic Republic, following a harsh government crackdown reportedly causing thousands of deaths. The Trump administration has issued an ultimatum and is considering military intervention, with US forces in the Persian Gulf on high alert. Potential US actions include deploying B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, precision munitions like the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, stealth fighters, and cruise missiles to target Iran's fortified infrastructure and regime survival mechanisms.