President Trump threatened military action and imposed new tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, claiming Tehran wants to negotiate despite ongoing deadly protests and mixed signals from Iranian officials.
U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated pressure on Iran, threatening military strikes over its crackdown on protests that activists say have killed over 646 people, and imposing immediate 25% tariffs on nations trading with Tehran. While Trump claims Iran is seeking negotiations and acknowledges private messages from Tehran, Iranian officials have publicly blamed the U.S. and Israel for the unrest, yet also stated they are 'open to diplomacy' and maintain an open channel to Washington. The article highlights the severe crackdown in Iran, with over 10,700 people detained and pro-government rallies chanting 'Death to America,' all while an internet blackout makes independent verification of the widespread, often violent, anti-government protests challenging.
