Iran has intensified its crackdown on dissent following recent protests, arresting key reformist figures and extending prison sentences for activists, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi. Despite this repression, Iranian officials have signaled openness to renewed nuclear negotiations with the United States, suggesting they may dilute highly-enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief. Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei urged Iranians to show resolve against foreign pressure, framing national strength as a matter of will rather than military might. While Tehran continues to jail critics and label protests as foreign-fueled 'riots,' talks in Oman between Iranian and US officials were described as positive, though the United States has not raised concerns about the crackdown during negotiations. The death toll from protests remains disputed, with Iranian authorities acknowledging over 3,000 fatalities and international groups reporting far higher numbers, alongside tens of thousands of arrests.