Iran acknowledges mass protest deaths, but claims situation under control as Trump mulls response
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Key Points:
- President Trump has left the option of U.S. military intervention on the table amid escalating anti-government protests in Iran, warning of strong action if the regime kills protesters.
- Iranian state media aired unprecedented footage showing mass casualties outside a morgue in Tehran's Kahrizak suburb, possibly to show sympathy with protesters and blame violence on radical actors inspired by U.S. support.
- Trump revealed that Iranian leaders have reached out to negotiate, though he warned the U.S. might act militarily before talks occur; U.S. officials have briefed him on new strike options but no forces have been moved yet.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed the protests are "under total control," accused the U.S. of fomenting unrest
