Washington, Jan. 30 -- Weighing the option of a military strike against Iran in recent days, US President Donald Trump is said to have received from the Pentagon an expanded list of possible military actions against key state installations.

Part of these attack options include carrying out strikes at the Islamic Republic's nuclear research centres and missile production facilities, as well as carrying out covert operations within the country, geared towards further weakening the country's leadership.

"President Trump has been presented in recent days with an expanded list of possible military options for Iran that go beyond those he had previously considered," the New York Times reported, citing anonymous US officials.

While not fully cl...