The use of military force in Iran could backfire for Washington

Tehran has said it is 'ready for war' after Trump's threats of US military action. Lucas Parker / Mr Changezi / Shutterstock / Canva

Donald Trump is weighing military action in Iran over the state’s crackdown on protesters. Reports suggest that more than 600 people have been killed since the protests began in late December, with the US president saying the US military is now “looking at some very strong options”.

Trump has not yet elaborated on what these options are and has said that Iranian officials...