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

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, on Sunday warned if the US attacked, it would ignite a regional war

Iran-US tensions highlights: While it is not known what Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and Putin discussed during their meeting on Friday, AFP reported that Russia has offered to play the role of a mediator between the two nations.

"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.

Israel wants President Donald Trump to push for limits for Iran's ballistic missiles. Experts say Iran won't budge.

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.

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

President Donald Trump said he believes Iran wants to strike a deal with the United States over its nuclear program, warning it would be "foolish" not to negotiate. His remarks come as Washington increases military pressure in the Middle East,