President Donald Trump said Iran is negotiating “seriously" with the U.S. as he keeps military options on the table and American naval forces move into the region.

Donald Trump claimed Iran is seeking talks with Washington after the US deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group to the region amid rising tensions over protests and security threats.

"We are open for business. They know our number if they want to get in touch with us," the official said, regarding the Islamic Republic's regime and negotiations over a potential deal.

President Donald Trump indicated Iran is seeking negotiations as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier enters the region and protests continue inside Iran.

Low oil prices give President Donald Trump more leverage over Iran, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Friday, speaking as the two adversaries teeter on the brink of another conflict.

Mr Trump has deployed a “beautiful armada” to the Middle East after the Iranian regime ignored his warnings not to massacre protesters last month. Mr Khamenei, in turn, has warned him not to use it. “America should know that if it starts a war,

Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region.

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, February 5 that Iran had entered negotiations with Washington because it wanted to avoid potential US military action, making the remarks during his address at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington,