Trump says he is considering ‘very strong’ military options against Iran as protester death toll climbs
The Guardian • 1/12/2026 • Last cited 1/12/2026
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24
Age (0-35)
4 days
40
Velocity (0-40)
10 sources
8
Tier (0-10)
The Guardian
15
Breadth (0-15)
10 unique
Total Score87/100
AnalysisRisk 10
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 10 independent sources
Age: 4 days - proven survivor
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