Iran crisis: Trump claims leader ‘wants to negotiate’ amid protest crackdown as he mulls US military response – latest updates

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We have some more comments from Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, who has been addressing foreign ambassadors in Tehran.

The Islamic Republic of Iran is not seeking war but is fully prepared for war," he said, as he warned adversaries against any miscalculation".