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Iran protest toll rises as Trump says Tehran requested to meet for negotiation talks as US weighs potential 'strong' actions
New figures released today by Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA) say at least 544 people have been killed during nationwide protests in Iran over the past 15 days, including eight children, with more than 10,681 people arrested and transferred to prisons.
U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier today that Iran contacted the United States yesterday to propose another round of negotiations. âThe leaders of Iran called yesterday; they want to negotiate,â Trump said, adding that âa meeting is being set up.â
Trump warned that Washington may act before any talks take place, saying he is receiving âhourly briefingsâ and that âvery strong optionsâ are under review by the military. He also said Iranâs leaders ârule through violenceâ and warned of a severe response if U.S. interests are targeted.
âIâm getting hourly briefings, and we will make a determination. Iâm not going to say when, where, or how we would act," the President said.
Asked if he was concerned with Iran targeting military and commercial bases if the U.S. strikes, Trump said: âIf they do that weâll consider things targets that they wouldnât believe. If they do that we will hit them at levels that theyâve never been hit before.â
Iran has also been engulfed in an internet blackout for at least 84 hours, according to cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks.
Asked if he was sending Starlink to Iran to help with internet blackouts, Trump responded: âWeâre going to be talking about that. We may get the internet going⌠I may speak to Elon, because as you know heâs very good at that kind of thing. Heâs got a very good company. So I may speak to Elon Musk.â
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Iran internet blackout continues amid protests
Iranâs internet blackout has been ongoing for at least 84 hours, according to cybersecurity watchdog NetBlocks.
Trump said the U.S. is discussing ways to restore internet access, adding he may speak with Elon Musk about potential options.
Trump warns action possible ahead of talks
President Trump said the United States may act before any planned meeting with Iran takes place. âWe may have to act because of whatâs happening before the meeting,â he said.
He added that the military is reviewing âvery strong options,â warning that any Iranian attack on U.S. interests would draw a forceful response.
Trump says Iran reached out to negotiate
U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier today that Iran contacted the United States yesterday seeking another round of talks. âThe leaders of Iran called yesterday; they want to negotiate,â Trump told reporters, adding that a meeting is being set up.
Trump said he is receiving âhourly briefingsâ on the situation and that the U.S. will make a determination on next steps.
Iran protest death toll rises sharply
New figures released today by Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA) say at least 544 people have been killed during nationwide protests over the past 15 days, including eight children.
The group also reports that more than 10,681 people have been arrested and transferred to prisons amid the unrest.