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Trump briefed: U S weighs military strikes as Iran death toll tops 500

President Trump received senior briefings this week on possible military responses to Iran as rights groups report more than 500 protesters killed. U S officials are weighing options amid arrests, escalating Tehran threats, and rising regional risk.

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538 - Reported deaths in Iran protests according to human rights activists

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"We need to cut the snake's head off" — Reza Pahlavi

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