Iranian officials stressed their preparedness for war with the United States while expressing hope that negotiations could prevail. “We are not looking for war, but we are prepared for war — even more prepared than the previous war,

Iran's foreign minister said on Monday the Islamic republic is ready for both war and talks after repeated threats from US President Donald Trump to intervene militarily over a crackdown on protests that activists fear has killed hundreds.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the U.S. and Israel of "direct involvement" in his country's ongoing anti-government street protests

Negotiations with the United States remain possible, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday, even as Tehran declares itself fully prepared for war. Speaking to foreign ambassadors in Tehran broadcast by state TV, Araghchi stressed that Iran does not seek war but stands ready to defend itself.

A channel of communication is open between Iran and US President Donald Trump's special envoy for the Middle East despite the lack of diplomatic relations, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said Monday.

Iran’s foreign minister alleged Monday that nationwide protests in his nation “turned violent and bloody to give an excuse” for U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene

Over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi initiated talks with Trump’s Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff regarding the unrest in Iran, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Axios.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the situation has “come under control” amid nationwide protests, blaming armed elements and foreign interference, while pro-government rallies and diplomacy efforts continue amid rising casualties.