Some US senators skeptical about military options for Iran

Demonstrators and activists rally in support of nationwide protests in Iran, outside the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., January 10, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Brenner

Jan 11 (Reuters) - Some U.S. ‌lawmakers in both major parties on Sunday questioned whether military action against Iran is the ‌best approach for the United States as Iranian authorities face growing turmoil.

U.S. President Donald ‌Trump in recent days has left open the possibility of American intervention in Iran, where the biggest anti-government protests in years have led to the Revolutionary Guards blaming unrest on terrorists and vowing to safeguard the governing system.