The plans being weighed by the president go beyond those he considered weeks ago amid widespread protests against Iran’s government.

U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces ‌and ​leaders to inspire protesters, multiple sources said, even as Israeli and Arab officials said air power ‌alone would not topple the clerical rulers.

Fox News senior foreign affairs correspondent Greg Palkot has the latest on the Trump administration’s stance on Iran on ‘America Reports.’

Iran’s Islamic Republic, weakened by airstrikes in June and huge popular unrest, warns that it will strike back hard if attacked by the United States. This time, Iran may mean it.

"Hopefully Iran will quickly 'Come to the Table' and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS - one that is good ‌for all parties. Time is running out, ​it ‌is truly of the ‍essence!" ⁠Trump wrote in a social media post.

President Donald Trump posted on social media saying that unless Iran makes a deal, the U.S. "is ready, willing and able to rapidly fulfill its mission, with speed and violence, if necessary."

US President Donald Trump renewed threats to strike Iran if it does not agree to negotiate a new nuclear deal, as US forces conduct a multi-day air exercise in the Middle East, bolstering Washington’s military presence in the region.

Since then there has been a slow, steady and significant build-up of US military forces in the region. America, which is the world's most powerful military, has already shown it can strike Iran. Last June's operation "Midnight Hammer" targeted its nuclear facilities.