U.S. President Donald Trump stated Iran has sought negotiations amid escalating nationwide protests, which activists report have killed nearly 600 people. Iran's Foreign Minister confirmed readiness for "fair" talks but also for war, blaming the U.S. and Israel for the unrest. Exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi supports U.S. intervention. Analysts suggest the protests pose a serious challenge to Iran's leadership, though the regime's fall is not deemed imminent.