Trump’s Iran Dilemma: Bluffing Negotiations or Imminent Attack?
TL;DR
Amid a deadly crackdown on protesters, Donald Trump says he is open to negotiating with Iran while warning that if Tehran rejects a deal, the next attack could be far worse than last year’s raids. A U.S. carrier task force has been moving toward the region, with the conversation shifting to Iran’s nuclear program, missile production, and broader foreign policy. The article notes a disputed death toll from protests (HRANA cites over 6,300 deaths, opposition sources estimate up to 30,000), underscoring the regime’s brutality as the United States weighs its options.
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