US President Donald Trump said Washington may intervene as the deadly crackdown on protests continued in Iran. Tehran says it is ready to hold talks but is also "fully prepared for war," while experts say a US response could include military and economic measures.

With communications blocked in Iran, the AP has been unable to independently confirm the group's toll.

The US Virtual Embassy urged Americans to leave Iran, warning escalating protests may turn violent, disrupt daily life, restrict transport, and limit internet and communication services amid heightened security.

Tehran's foreign minister speaks to Trump envoy Witkoff in de-escalation attempt; Islamic Republic insists it is 'not seeking war,' but is 'prepared'

NGO Iran Human Rights warned the actual death toll could be up to 6,000.

President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran's trade partners will face 25 percent tariffs from the United States as he looks to pressure Tehran over its violent protest crackdown.

The 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 stated on Sunday that Iran had contacted him expressing a desire “to negotiate” following his repeated warnings of potential military intervention should the Iranian government continue killing protesters. The unrest, sparked initially by a sudden depreciation of Iran’s currency, has escalated into nationwide anti-government demonstrations.

Iran protests escalate with at least 646 deaths; Trump claims Iran seeks negotiations amid ongoing unrest and government crackdowns.

Activists say 544 people have been killed in the protests. Iranian authorities have accused the United States and Israel of fuelling unrest in the country.

While air strikes were being considered, "diplomacy is always the first option" for the President, says the White House. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump said his administration was in talks to set up a meeting with Tehran.

Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened Tehran with US military action, and now the the website for the US Virtual Embassy for Iran has urged Americans to leave the country

Iran says it has proof the US and Israel interfered in protests, turning economic grievances into a destabilization campaign.

President Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government over its crackdown on protests.

Washington DC: The United States Virtual Embassy in Iran on Monday (local time) issued an advisory for American citizens to "Leave Iran now", warning that

President Trump said Iran wants to negotiate but warned he may still carry out strikes against the Islamic Republic.

Iranian-Canadian families across Metro Vancouver are worried about the safety of loved ones in Iran, as anti-government protests continue.

As protests shake Iran, the White House says diplomacy first but leaves the door open to military action, including airstrikes, if tensions escalate.

Anti-government protests in Iran continued for a 15th straight day on January 11, with demonstrators gathering on the streets of Tehran as a harsh security crackdown intensified and the number of reported deaths continued to rise.