Türkiye is set to propose acting as a mediator between Washington and Tehran during a visit by Iran's top diplomat on Friday, according to officials, while Ankara weighs tightening security along its border in case tensions intensify.
Friday's visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi comes after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a military strike on Iran over its deadly protest crackdown earlier this month.
A U.S. naval strike group arrived in Middle East waters on Monday with Trump warning it was "ready, willing and able" to hit Iran "if necessary." Trump lastly urged Tehran on Wednesday to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next U.S.
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