The White House says diplomacy is the goal, but Trump warns military strikes remain possible if no deal is reached.

The national mood is somewhere between anxiety, resignation and anticipation as President Trump considers whether to attack Iran.

After US “bunker buster” strikes last June, Donald Trump said that it had been his “great honour to destroy all nuclear facilities and capability” in Iran. But as the third round of US-Iran nuclear talks kick off today in Geneva, “those grand claims” look “not so helpful” to America’s negotiating stance, said CNN.

Security forces have targeted groups perceived as threats to the regime, including reformist politicians, doctors, lawyers and journalists, according to human rights observers.

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Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.

Donald Trump signals possible military action as Iran drafts counterproposal amid rising Strait of Hormuz and regional security concerns.