Iran Protests Resurge Amid Nuclear Talks and US Tensions

Protests have erupted across several universities in Iran as the new academic year begins, marking the first sustained campus unrest since the government's bloody crackdown in December and January. A protester in Tehran told CBS News that students are brave for demonstrating despite the risk of death or prison, and expressed shame at being alive while others have been killed. The protester called for US military intervention in Iran and urged President Trump to fulfill his promise to help the Iranian people. The protests come as the US has increased its military presence in the region, with two aircraft carriers and their accompanying vessels deployed to the Middle East.

Anti-government protests are resurging across Iran as nuclear negotiations with the United States are set to resume. The protests reflect growing anger towards the country's leadership due to economic hardship, repression, and previous crackdowns. The Iranian regime is striking a defiant tone, with President Masoud Pezeshkian stating that Tehran will not bow down to pressure tied to nuclear negotiations. The negotiations aim to address Tehran's nuclear program amid rising regional tensions, but major disputes remain over enrichment limits, sanctions relief, and the scope of any deal. The United States has expanded its military presence in the Middle East, signaling that force remains an option, and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff warned that Iran could be 'a week away' from having 'industrial-grade bomb-making material.'

The article discusses the resumption of student-led protests in Iran, particularly in Tehran, and how the Iranian regime may be willing to negotiate with the US under Donald Trump's administration. The protests coincide with the 40th day of mourning for those killed by security forces in January. Ayatollah Khamenei has signaled a willingness to work towards a deal on Iran's nuclear program while also being prepared to fight if the US strikes. The article analyzes the regime's response to the protests and the potential implications for US-Iran relations.