Iran has declared its readiness for both 'war and dialogue' with the United States, a stance reiterated by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian amidst significant internal protests and escalating regional tensions. Araghchi stated that the Islamic Republic is 'not seeking war but is fully prepared for war' while also being 'ready for negotiations' provided they are fair, based on equal rights, and mutual respect. President Pezeshkian further characterized the current situation as a 'full-fledged war' with the US, Israel, and Europe, highlighting economic, cultural, political, and security pressures as more complex than past conflicts. This declaration comes in the wake of renewed UN sanctions and recent military escalations, including Israeli strikes on Iranian military, nuclear, and civilian targets, which reportedly resulted in casualties, and subsequent US involvement. Iran's increased uranium enrichment activities in May preceding these events were cited as a trigger for the Israeli actions. Domestically, Iran is grappling with large-scale anti-government protests where dozens have died and thousands detained, prompting the judiciary to accelerate trials for those involved. Iranian officials emphasize that any future negotiations must include serious guarantees to prevent them from being a cover for 'security deception' and address key issues like Israel's nuclear arsenal. The situation underscores a complex geopolitical environment with implications for Middle East stability and international relations.