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President Donald Trump is facing one of the most volatile foreign‑policy tests of his presidency as nationwide Iran protests 2025 continue to spread and Tehran communication with the US sends a surprising signal that channels with Washington remain open.
Iran’s mission to the United Nations in New York declined to comment on Trump’s tariff announcement, even as Tehran communication with the US becomes a focal point of global diplomacy. Iran, already under heavy U.S. sanctions linked to the Iran protests 2025, exports much of its oil to China, with Turkey, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and India among its other top trading partners.
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Iran’s Foreign Ministry said that communication with the United States remains open through diplomatic intermediaries, calling for “mutual respect” while warning against any foreign interference.
Speaking to reporters, President Trump confirmed that his administration is reviewing “very tough measures,” including new sanctions, diplomatic isolation and cyber responses. While he avoided mentioning military action directly, senior officials confirmed that “all options remain on the table.”
Fresh demonstrations were reported in Tehran, Mashhad and Shiraz as crowds chanted against economic hardship, political restrictions and soaring food prices. Activist networks say security forces responded with mass arrests and heavy deployment of riot police.
Trump has already tightened pressure by threatening secondary sanctions on nations continuing large‑scale trade with Iran, a move that could dramatically affect energy markets and global shipping routes.
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