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Trump says Iran wants to negotiate, weighs ‘strong options’ to respond to deadly protest crackdown

January 12, 2026

President Trump stated that Iran has expressed a desire to negotiate, yet he is considering strong military options in response to the violent crackdown on protests that has resulted in hundreds of deaths. The protests, which began due to worsening economic conditions, have been met with a severe response from Iranian security forces, leading to warnings from Iran against potential U. S. military action.

Trump says Iran wants to negotiate, weighs ‘strong options’ to respond to deadly protest crackdown

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Key Highlights

Hundreds of protesters have reportedly been killed in Iran's crackdown.
The protests started in late December 2025 in response to economic issues.
Iran has issued warnings to the U. S. and Israel against military actions.
Trump claims Iran is seeking negotiations despite the ongoing violence.
The Iranian government has cut off internet access during the unrest.

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Trump says Iran wants to negotiate, weighs ‘strong options’ to respond to deadly protest crackdown

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