Trump imposes a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, effective immediately, as part of broader economic pressure.

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.

President Trump announces a 25% tariff on goods from countries doing business with Iran, escalating pressure amid widespread protests. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump said today any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on trade with the U.S., as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran, which ‍is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in years.

Trump says the new levy is "effective immediately" as anti-government protests in Iran enter a third week.

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

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

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

A violent crackdown on a wave of protests in Iran has killed at least 648 people, said a rights group, as Iranian authorities sought to regain control of the streets with mass nationwide rallies.

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.

US President Donald Trump said the Iranian leadership called to seek talks with Washington in the face of his threats of military action in response to Tehran's brutal crackdown of mass anti-government protesters.

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.

A violent crackdown on a wave of protests in Iran has killed at least 648 people, a rights group said on Monday, as Iranian authorities sought to regain control of the streets with mass nationwide rallies.

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.

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

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.

The announcement carries implications for several countries, including India, which has trade links with Iran over the years.

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman told CNN he backed President Donald Trump's Iran military threats, citing support for strikes on nuclear facilities and regime change.

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.