WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – The situation between the United States and Iran is “in evolution” because Washington sent a “big army” in the Middle East. The president of the United States, Donald Trump, said in an interview with Axios, adding that Tehran really wants to make a deal. “We have a great army near Iran. Greater than Venezuela,” Trump said. The President of the United States said that diplomacy remains an option. “They want to make a deal. I know. They called on numerous occasions. They want to talk,” he added, referring to the Iranians.
In the past weeks, Trump has threatened several times to strike Iran for the killing of thousands of protesters by the regime during demonstrations. White House officials say that an attack is still on the table, although the protests were largely suppressed. “Sources aware of the situation say Trump did not make a final decision. He will probably hold more consultations this week and further military options will be presented,” writes Axios.
Meanwhile, in the Middle East, F-15 and F-35 aircraft and military ships were deployed, including USS carrier Abraham Lincoln, who arrived yesterday in the US Central Command (Centcom). A senior U.S. official said in a briefing with journalists several hours after Trump spoke to Axios that the White House “is open to business” when it comes to negotiations with Iran. “If they want to contact us and know what the terms are, then we will have the conversation,” said the U.S. official. The official added that the US conditions for an agreement were sent to Iran many times in the last year.
ONG HRANA “ALMENO 6.126 MORTI DA INIZIO PROTESTE”
At least 6.126 people killed during the protests that broke out in Iran on December 28 rescue against devaluation of the local currency, rial, and against the regime. The Human Rights Activists Agency (Hrana) is known in the newsletter updated yesterday, the thirtieth day of protests. The figure also includes 86 minors and 49 civilians who were not manifesting. In addition, 214 members of the security forces or persons affiliated with the regime were killed. The organization reveals that 17,091 deaths are in vaglio. As regards the arrests, the detention of 41,880 people was confirmed. In addition, Hrana reports 245 cases of forced confession and 11.009 people with serious injuries. On the thirtieth day of protests, widespread interruptions and closures of the Internet remained one of the main tools of the government to limit the flow of information and reduce the ability of protesters to organize. NetBlocks reported that Internet shutdown entered its 18th day, adds Hrana. Due to the difficulty of communication, the number of victims could be different from that indicated by Hrana.
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