Iran ready for US talks and also prepared for war
發佈日期: 2026-01-13 21:07
TVB News
Violent protests across Iran continue as US President Donald Trump considers a military strike against the regime.
Trump says Iran's leaders are ready for talks over the protests, which was sparked by high cost of living and the virtual collapse of the Iranian currency.
Human rights agencies say as much as 600 civilians have died in clashes with security forces, which are reported to have suffered up to 100 deaths.
A burnt-out bus.
Fireman tackle blazes in Tehran and other cities.
Iranians look for their loved ones in a Tehran mortuary, where dozens of bodies are believed to have been taken.
Meanwhile, tens of thousands turn up in the capital for a rally showing their support for the government.
One Iranian official said those killed by rioters were mostly stabbed.
The US and its allies described the anti-government protests as peaceful with President Donald Trump mulling a military strike.
He said Iran crossed a red line by targeting protesters, but that Iranian leaders have reached out seeking possible negotiations.
The White House press secretary said: "Well, I think one thing President Trump is very good at is always keeping all of his options on the table, and airstrikes would be one of the many, many options that are on the table for the commander-in-chief. Diplomacy is always the first option for the president. He's told all of you last night that what you're hearing publicly from the Iranian regime is quite differently from the messages the administration is receiving privately, and I think the president has an interest in exploring those messages."
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran is ready for talks with the US but is also prepared for war.
He accused the US and Israel of playing a direct role in the unrest, saying they have evidence Washington and Israel are behind the disturbances.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanuyahu backs the return of the Israel-friendly monarchy in Tehran.
In London and other cities, many expatriate Iranians are protesting, calling for Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, to lead the country.
An Iranian anti-government protestor said: "I'm holding the Israel flag as an appreciation for Bibi Netanyahu and Israelis, because their nation is the only nation, hopefully at the moment, Trump is as well, but it's the only nation that understands what's the problem."
Protesters also rallied outside the Iranian embassy in Armenia.
Iranian protestor Sara Jalayeri said: "We want our king back, we want our king Reza (Pahlavi). This is a message for the world, all the world, if you support humanity, you should support Iran."
