"As reports emerged that hundreds of protesters were killed over the weekend, Trump told reporters Iran was "starting to" cross his red line. If Trump orders strikes, they would likely target elements of the regime involved in internal security and seen as responsible for the crackdown. But his envoy Steve Witkoff has also been in touch with Iran's foreign minister about a diplomatic path involving the resumption of nuclear talks."
"The other side: Iranian officials have denounced Trump's threats and threatened to strike U.S. bases and Israel if Trump follows through. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reached out to Witkoff over the weekend to discuss the protests, two sources told Axios. The sources said the outreach seemed to be an effort by Iran to deescalate with the U.S., or at least buy more time before Trump takes steps to further weaken the regime."
Reports said hundreds of protesters were killed over the weekend, and Trump told reporters Iran was "starting to" cross his red line. If ordered, strikes would likely target regime elements involved in internal security and seen as responsible for the crackdown. Envoy Steve Witkoff has contacted Iran's foreign minister about a diplomatic path that could include resuming nuclear talks. Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and National Security Council officials prepared options ranging from diplomacy to military strikes, with most proposed steps non-kinetic. Some officials warned strikes could be counterproductive, but Trump appears inclined toward strikes. Iran denounced U.S. threats and warned of retaliation.
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