Trump said, "Iran wants to make a deal," and a denial came from Tehran.

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28.01.2026 15:03

As the protests in Iran continue on their 31st day, President Donald Trump, who has deployed the navy to the region, stated, "Iran wants to make a deal, they have called many times." In response to Trump's statement, Iranian Foreign Minister Arakchi said, "There is no negotiation proposal from us to the U.S."

The US-based Iranian Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) announced that the number of people who lost their lives in the protests that started due to economic issues in Iran has risen to 6,126.

NUMBER OF ARRESTS EXCEEDS 41,000

According to HRANA's report, 41,880 people have been detained as a result of events in many parts of the country. In the incidents that occurred during the protests, 6,126 people, including 214 security personnel, lost their lives. HRANA had reported yesterday that the death toll had risen to 5,848.

Trump said 'Iran wants to make a deal', denial came from Tehran

TRUMP: IRAN WANTS TO MAKE A DEAL

As the protests in Iran continue on their 31st day, US President Donald Trump, who is sending navy after navy to the region, stated, "Iran wants to make a deal. I know this. They have called many times. They want to talk."

Trump said 'Iran wants to make a deal', denial came from Tehran

"THERE IS NO OFFER FROM US"

In response to Trump's statements, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said, "No negotiation offer has been presented from us. Of course, various mediators are contacting us. Different countries are making good faith efforts, and of course, we are in communication with them. However, no decision has been made yet. There is no such request from our side either."

Trump said 'Iran wants to make a deal', denial came from Tehran

PROTESTS IN IRAN

The protests that started on December 28, 2025, led by shopkeepers in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran due to the rapid depreciation of the local currency against foreign currencies and the deepening economic troubles had spread across the country. During the protests that escalated in the capital Tehran on January 8, the government had blocked internet access due to the incidents that occurred.

Trump said 'Iran wants to make a deal', denial came from Tehran

In a statement on January 21, based on the Iranian Martyrs and Veterans Foundation's Forensic Medicine Institution, it was announced that 3,117 people, including security forces and civilians, lost their lives during the incidents that occurred during the protests. It was stated that 2,427 of these individuals were security forces and civilian citizens killed by "armed terrorist groups," while no information was provided about 690 people. Although the protests in Iran have ended, HRANA, based in Virginia, USA, continues to update the death and arrest counts, claiming to have verified more cases.

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