Trump Claims Iran Reached Out as US Considers Force
US President Donald Trump says Iranian officials have contacted Washington to discuss possible negotiations as the United States weighs military options amid escalating tensions.
The remarks come as Iran faces widespread unrest, with reports indicating that hundreds of protesters have been killed since late December. Images circulating online show rows of bodies wrapped in burial shrouds in parts of Tehran, underscoring the severity of the crackdown.
Speaking on Sunday, Trump said Tehran was seeking dialogue but warned that the US could act before any talks take place. He has previously cautioned that continued attacks on protesters would trigger a response.
Iran has dismissed accusations of seeking conflict. On Monday, the country’s foreign minister said Iran does not want war but is fully prepared to defend itself if attacked.