Iran protests: Trump open to airstrikes, wants diplomacy
· DWThe White House says the president is considering military action against Iran to halt its clampdown on protests — but a channel for diplomacy remains open. A rights group say nearly 650 people have been killed.
- US President Donald Trump considers range of options — including military action against Iran
- He has also announced a 25% tarrif on any country doing business with Iran
- Death toll rises to more than 600, rights group reports
- European Parliament bans Iranian diplomats
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is 'ready for war but also for dialogue'
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