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Wall Street Journal: Trump leans toward military intervention in Iran, Vance favors diplomacy! 648 dead, country without internet for more than 100 hours
2026-01-12 23:29:25 / BOTA
According to American reports, the White House is considering a recent proposal from Iran for diplomatic engagement, while President Donald Trump appears inclined to approve new military strikes against Tehran.
US government sources say that several senior officials, including Vice President JD Vance, are advising Trump to try the diplomatic route first, before any retaliation against Iran for the killings of protesters, which have now entered their third week.
Trump said Sunday from Air Force One that Iran had sent a message to Washington the day before, expressing a willingness to negotiate over its nuclear program, which the United States seeks to limit. “A meeting is being arranged,” Trump said, adding that the United States was still considering “very strong options” that he could approve before the talks begin.
Officials say the president has not yet made a final decision and will meet with his top aides on Tuesday to determine strategy. Options include military strikes on Iranian regime targets, cyberattacks, imposing new sanctions and bolstering anti-regime online accounts. Some warn that the attacks could bolster regime propaganda, which accuses the United States and Israel of covertly orchestrating the protests.
The protests, which began in late December and intensified on January 8 in major cities, are considered a serious threat to the Iranian regime. Human rights organizations report that at least 648 people have been killed so far, while the country continues to be without internet for more than 100 hours.
Although Trump currently favors strikes on Iran, his decision could change based on developments on the ground and discussions with advisers. Some officials predict that the president could launch strikes and then seek serious talks with Tehran, a stance he appeared to suggest himself on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Iranian Secretary of State Abbas Araghchi said Monday that Iran is “ready for fair negotiations, with equal rights and based on mutual respect,” but warned that if such talks are not possible, Iran “is fully prepared for war.” He also confirmed his communication with Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, to request meetings with the US government.
US officials remain skeptical of Iran's sincerity and warn that the country may be seeking to buy time to avoid US air strikes and maintain its legitimacy in the face of mass unrest.
White House spokeswoman Caroline Levitt stressed that Trump typically favors diplomatic solutions but remains open to the use of military force. “When it comes to Iran, no one knows what President Trump will do except himself,” she said.
Meanwhile, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, appeared to support the government protests in Tehran, which state television called a "warning" to the US.
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