Trump Says Iran Seeks Talks as U.S. Considering Military Options

U.S. President Donald Trump said Iranian leaders contacted him seeking negotiations amid rising protest deaths, while Washington reviews possible military responses.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday, January 12, 2026, that Iranian leaders have contacted him seeking negotiations amid ongoing nationwide protests in Iran.

Trump told reporters that a meeting has been tentatively scheduled, but developments on the ground could force the United States to take action before the talks occur.