Iran Says U.S. Can End Conflict With One Call, Urges Diplomacy Amid Escalating Tensions

As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, an official from Iran’s presidential office says there’s still a way to stop the fighting—and it starts with a phone call from Washington.

“President Trump can easily stop the war with just one call to the Israelis,” said Majid Farahani, a senior Iranian presidency official, in an interview with CNN on Friday.

“Iran believes in civilian dialogue,” he added. “Whether direct or indirect—it doesn’t matter.”

Diplomatic Window Opens—but Nuclear Disputes Remain

According to Farahani, Iran is open to restarting diplomacy but insists that talks are impossible as long as Israeli airstrikes continue. One major sticking point remains Iran’s nuclear program.

Farahani confirmed that Iran has no plans to halt uranium enrichment, a process that has drawn international concern due to its potential military applications.

“Maybe it can be lower,” he said, “but we don’t stop it.”

Iran maintains its enrichment program is for peaceful purposes, even as it produces material close to weapons-grade. Meanwhile, pressure is mounting from the West. On Friday, France’s foreign ministry called for “zero enrichment” in line with the growing position among Western powers.

A Sliver of Hope for Peace Talks

Despite the rising tension, a glimmer of diplomacy appeared Friday. Foreign ministers from Iran, Britain, France, and Germany met face-to-face in Geneva—joined by the European Union’s foreign policy chief. It was the first high-level diplomatic meeting since the current conflict began.

President Trump, after issuing a series of aggressive warnings, has opted to keep a two-week window open for potential negotiations before making a final decision on military action. The move reflects divisions within the U.S. administration over how far to escalate the situation.

“If America gets involved in the war,” warned Farahani, “there are so many options—and all of those options are on the table.”

Anger in Tehran: Protests Target Israel and the U.S.

On Friday, massive protests erupted in Tehran, fueled by growing outrage over the bombing campaign. A CNN crew on the ground reported seeing crowds waving Iranian, Palestinian, and Hezbollah flags, and burning U.S. and Israeli flags.

The chants—“Death to Israel, Death to America”—echoed through the streets, a familiar refrain in Iranian state-backed demonstrations. But the emotional intensity of this protest was palpable.

“Trump, you are threatening my leader,” one woman told CNN. “Don’t you know that my nation believes death is sweeter than honey?”

What Comes Next?

As diplomacy hangs by a thread and emotions run high on both sides, the next few days will likely prove critical. The world watches closely to see whether dialogue prevails—or whether war becomes inevitable.