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Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 599
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Trump says Iran wants to negotiate as the death toll in protests rises to at least 599

  • By JON GAMBRELL and JULIA NIKHINSON Associated Press

President Donald Trump says Iran wants to negotiate with the U.S. after his threat to strike the country over its crackdown on protesters. Activists said Monday the death toll in the demonstrations has risen to at least 599. Iran hasn't yet responded to Trump's comments. Oman's foreign minister traveled to Iran this weekend in a possible bid to mediate. Trump and his team are considering responses including cyberattacks and direct strikes. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke to to foreign diplomats in Tehran. He insisted that "the situation has come under total control" in remarks that blamed Israel and the U.S. for the violence without offering evidence. Tens of thousands of pro-government demonstrators rallied Monday.

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