Demonstrations broke out Saturday in Mashhad, Iran, targeting the country’s foreign ministry following remarks by a senior diplomat. Protesters specifically voiced opposition to potential peace negotiations with the United States. The demonstration occurred after Abbas Araghchi, a top Iranian diplomat, discussed the possibility of a peace deal in a televised interview. Chants directed at Araghchi were reported during the protest. The size of the demonstration was described as numbering in the dozens. Further updates are being provided via a liveblog. The protests signal internal opposition to normalizing relations with the US.