President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has said that Trump is “curious” as to why Iran has not yet “capitulated” and agreed ⁠to curb ⁠its nuclear program, as rallies have taken place at universities in the Iranian capital,

President Donald Trump gives Iran 10-15 day deadline as IRGC strengthens ties with Hezbollah amid growing Middle East tensions and potential military confrontation.

DUBAI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Iran has indicated it is prepared to make concessions on its nuclear programme in talks with ⁠the ⁠U.S. in return for the lifting of sanctions and recognition of its ⁠right to enrich uranium, as it seeks to avert a U.S. attack.

Witkoff restated Trump's previous commitment to "zero enrichment" by Tehran in any future deal. "There have been some very hard red lines drawn," he said.

US-Iran tensions Highlights Trump signals possible military action as Iran drafts counterproposal amid rising Strait of Hormuz and regional security concerns.

Student groups reported protests at universities in Iran’s two largest cities as the government grapples with domestic discontent and the threat of U.S. strikes.

The answer lies in the conditions the United States has set for negotiations. From Tehran’s perspective, agreeing to these demands would amount to surrender.

Tehran and Mashhad universities saw anti-government protests Sunday, with students chanting against Ali Khamenei as security forces reportedly used tear gas.