Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:32pm on 12 Jan 2026,Monday International
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said the country is “prepared” for war if the United States intervenes, but added that Tehran does not want a conflict. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump said Washington is considering “very strong options” over Iran. Protests have spread across several cities since late December after the national currency fell sharply. The US-based group HRANA says nearly 500 people have been killed in the crackdown. Iran has imposed a wide internet blackout, making information hard to verify. Foreign media have limited access inside the country. An Iranian source contacted by the BBC said the suffering should not remain hidden. (PC: BBC)
