00:00Iran says it is reviewing diplomatic options to manage rising tensions with Washington,
00:06with hopes for progress in the coming days.
00:08Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ismail Bagai confirmed discussions are underway
00:13as pressure from the United States continues to build.
00:18The move comes as US President Donald Trump on Sunday played down warnings from Iran's Supreme Leader
00:24of a potential regional war, saying the US has strong military assets in the region
00:29but still prefers a deal.
00:31Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned any US attack would trigger a wider conflict.
00:36He accused Washington of seeking to seize Iran's oil and gas resources.
00:41The US has boosted its naval and air defences in the Middle East
00:45after repeatedly threatening Iran with intervention if it did not agree to a nuclear deal
00:50or failed to stop killing protesters.
00:52Despite the standoff, both sides have signalled a willingness to return to negotiations,
00:57while regional players such as Turkey are pushing for de-escalation.
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