In government crackdown, Iranians carry “a deep sadness mixed with stubborn hope”

Iran (MNN) — Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said over the weekend that a United States attack on Iran would result in a regional war. The statement came as the U.S. has strengthened its naval and air forces near Iran after weeks of deadly protests and government crackdown.Despite the saber-rattling, the two nations appear to be edging toward resumed nuclear talks. Previous talks were effectively halted by the 12-day Israel-Iran war in June.Within Iran, the regime’s brutal response to protesto