India, Jan. 12 -- NEW DELHI, January 12- President Donald Trump is considering potential military strikes against Iranian security services in response to deadly nationwide protests, according to two U.S. officials. The planning comes as the administration explores a range of options to support demonstrators and follow through on the president's public threats against Tehran.

President Donald Trump is weighing a series of potential military options, officials told CNN. He was briefed in recent days on different plans for intervention as violence in Iran has led to dozens of deaths and thousands of arrests. A senior White House official confirmed the options do not involve putting U.S. boots on the ground in Iran.

Options presented to th...