India, Jan. 6 -- Protests continue in Iran against surging inflation and the decline of the Iranian rial. Amid the widespread demonstrations, which have now reached over 250 locations in the country, several media reports have claimed that the United States might be planning an intervention in Tehran.

The US recently made headlines for its military attack on Venezuela over the weekend. This weekend's raid also resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores.

Possible US intervention in Iran?

As per a report by the Jerusalem Post, the United States, along with Israeli officials, are assessing options in response to the ongoing unrest in Iran.

"There are indications that Washington is weighing so...