Donald Trump recently stated that he communicated to Iran the necessity of complying with two key demands to avoid military action: refraining from developing nuclear weapons and stopping the lethal crackdown on protesters. 'We have a lot of very big, very powerful ships sailing to Iran right now, and it would be great if we didn't have to use them,' remarked Trump, as US military forces gather in the Gulf region. Following weeks of stalling surrounding negotiations, Trump reiterated, 'Hopefully Iran will quickly 'Come to the Table' and negotiate a fair and equitable deal - NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS.'

Iranian officials, on their end, have responded with warnings of their readiness to 'immediately and powerfully respond' to any feelings of aggression from the US. The pressure mountings from US forces coincide with significant public unrest in Iran, a situation that has escalated since December, leading to mass protests against the government.

Additionally, the US has reported significant casualties resulting from the government's response to these protests, with the Human Rights Activists News Agency reporting the deaths of thousands of protesters since the unrest started. European sanctions have also intensified, with recent measures against Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Amid these escalating tensions, negotiations seem distant, with Iranian leaders expressing their desire for conversations anchored in fairness and without coercive ultimatums.