February 20, 2026 at 07:01PM
Trump’s Iran options: “Token” nuclear enrichment to taking out Khamenei
A new policy debate in Washington centers on how aggressively to confront Iran, weighing options from limited, reversible steps like targeted enrichment changes to more aggressive actions aimed at senior leaders.
One scenario discussed involves actions intended to remove top Iranian leadership, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his son, signaling consideration of high-stakes, potentially destabilizing measures.
The discussions reflect tensions over how to deter Iran’s nuclear ambitions while assessing risk, legality, and regional repercussions of any bold, irreversible moves.