Irish Examiner view: US ought to react calmly to unrest

The US would be better served by sitting down and talking rather than taking direct military action

Having already sworn to help those under fire from Iranian security services, US president Donald Trump now has to weigh up the effectiveness of any military action he may take, against the potential for human carnage. Picture: Evan Vucci/AP

At a time of unprecedented danger for Iran’s 92m citizens, the reaction of US president Donald Trump to the Iranian government’s crackdown on protestors across the country will come under the microscope.

Having already sworn to help those under fire from Iranian security services, Trump now has to weigh up the effectiveness of any military action he may take, against the potential for human carnage.