Iran has intensified its crackdown on dissent, arresting key reformist figures and activists following recent protests that challenged the regime's authority. Despite these arrests, Tehran is signaling openness to renewed nuclear negotiations with Washington, suggesting it may dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for sanctions relief. The government continues to portray the protests as foreign-instigated 'riots' and has threatened retaliation against Israel and the United States if attacked. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Washington to brief President Donald Trump on intelligence regarding Iran's nuclear and missile programs, as well as its suppression of protesters. Talks between Iran and the United States in Oman were described as positive, but deep mistrust remains, and Iran insists on the lifting of sanctions and its right to nuclear enrichment as part of any deal.