Iran protests: Tehran ready for 'war and dialogue' with US Roshni Majumdar | Alex Berry with AP, Reuters, AFP, dpa +++ © 2026 Deutsche Welle

Iran protests: Tehran ready for 'war and dialogue' with US Roshni Majumdar | Alex Berry with AP, Reuters, AFP, dpa Published 7 hours agoPublished 7 hours agolast updated 11 minutes agolast updated 11 minutes ago Iran has responded to threats from the US, saying it is ready for war but will also seek dialogue. Meanwhile, German Chancellor Merz has called on the regime to end the violence against its people. DW has more. https://www.dw.com/en/iran-protests-tehran-ready-for-war-and-dialogue-with-us/live-75471666 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Germany and Iran: Merz calls Tehran leadership 'weak' 30 minutes ago30 minutes ago German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has dubbed Iran's suppression of protests "brutal and disproportionate." A government spokesperson in Berlin backed taking one step at a time, but many in Germany want faster action. https://www.dw.com/en/germany-and-iran-merz-calls-tehran-leadership-weak/a-75477000 © 2026 Deutsche Welle Iran's government intensifies clampdown on protests Nicolas Kumanoff 9 hours ago9 hours ago Anti-government protesters have again flooded the streets of Iran despite tghe use of lethal force to put down demonstrations. Human rights groups are reporting hundreds of deaths. https://www.dw.com/en/irans-government-intensifies-clampdown-on-protests/video-75469939 © 2026 Deutsche Welle