White House: Trump 'Unafraid to Use Military Force' on Iran Amid Protests

• White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Donald Trump is "unafraid to use military force" against Iran, despite diplomacy being his first option.
• Leavitt confirmed airstrikes are among "many options" for the commander-in-chief, citing concerns over over 500 deaths in Tehran protests.
• Trump announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, effective immediately, to back protestors.
• Iran's largest trading partners include China, Iraq, UAE, and Turkey, though specific tariff details are undisclosed.
• Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned the US that its military assets would be targeted if it intervenes.

Why It Matters: Trump's administration is prepared for military action against Iran, while imposing tariffs on its trading partners.