Several key U.S. allies in the Middle East have engaged in intensive diplomacy between Iran and the United States, aiming to stave off a military conflict, a Gulf official told CBS News.

The Islamic Republic has experienced deadly protest movements in recent years, but the latest round of demonstrations come at a difficult moment for the regime.

The U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian officials accused of repressing protests against Iran’s theocratic government.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to attack Tehran "very hard where it hurts" if authorities kill protesters in Iran.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel asked the president to postpone any planned attack. Israeli and Arab officials fear Iran could retaliate by striking their countries.

Tehran threatened to target U.S. military bases and Israel if President Trump carries out threats to attack Iran over its treatment of demonstrators.