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Iran protests: Tehran ready for ‘war and dialogue’ with US
Iran has responded to threats from the US, saying it is ready for war but will also seek dialogue. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Merz has called on the regime to end the violence against its people. DW has more.
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What you need to know
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is ‘ready for war but also for dialogue’
- Araghchi previously said protests had turned violent to give US ‘excuse’ to intervene
- US President Donald Trump has said a meeting is being organized with Iranian leaders, but he is also considering military action
- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has condemned the violent repression of peaceful protesters
- China has said it opposes ‘interference’ in Iran, calling for stability
