Reports suggest Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff have engaged in discreet contacts over Iran’s sweeping anti‑regime protests, exploring ways to contain the crisis even as President Donald Trump publicly threatens potential military action over the killing of demonstrators. U.S. commanders are reportedly counseling restraint and warning of regional escalation risks, while Iranian authorities stage a major pro‑Khamenei rally in Tehran to counter growing international pressure and signal that the regime remains firmly in control.