Trump: US military ‘looking at very strong options’ on Iran, Tehran ‘wants to negotiate’
The Times of Israel••nation
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump stated that Iran proposed negotiations following his threat of military action over its violent crackdown on protesters, with the death toll reportedly reaching at least 544 according to activists.
- Trump is considering strong military options and plans to discuss with Elon Musk the use of Starlink satellite internet to help Iranian protesters bypass government-imposed blackouts.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied the unrest was out of control, blaming the US and Israel for inciting violence, while the regime called for pro-government demonstrations chanting anti-US and anti-Israel slogans.
- Opposition figure Reza Pahlavi called for intensified protests and targeting regime institutions, urging government employees and security forces to join the movement against the Islamic Republic.
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