Turkey Offers Mediation in US-Iran Tensions Amid Araghchi's Ankara Visit

• Turkey will offer to mediate talks between Washington and Tehran during Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Ankara.
• Araghchi will meet Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan to discuss recent developments in Iran and US tensions.
• US President Donald Trump threatened military action against Iran over its protest crackdown and deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln.
• Trump urged Iran to negotiate a nuclear weapons agreement, stating time is critical.
• Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi warned of retaliation but also signaled openness to dialogue on its nuclear program.

Why It Matters: Turkey is stepping in to mediate escalating US-Iran tensions, urging dialogue amidst military threats and protests.