US EditionTrump thanks Iran for not following through on executions of political prisoners
Trump praised Iran for halting over 800 executions amid protests that activists say have killed nearly 2,800 people, signaling a potential easing of U.S. military threats.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump thanked the Iranian government for not following through on planned executions of over 800 political prisoners, saying `and I greatly respect the fact that they canceled.`
- In Tehran, Iran, protests that began Dec. 28 over an ailing economy seem to have stopped, with no signs of unrest for days amid a week-long internet blackout, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.
- Trump had previously posted `Help is on the way.` on his social media site and spent days suggesting strikes on Iran, but he did not clarify who confirmed planned executions to White House reporters.
- Observers noted the president's upbeat assessment contrasted with reports from Iran, while exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged U.S. intervention, calling Trump `a man of his word.`
- The apparent de-escalation reduced immediate chances of U.S. strikes, as Trump seemed to hint that prospects for U.S. military action were fading after Iran held off on executions.
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Trump 'praises' Iran for halting 800 executions amid fading protests and US threats
US President Donald Trump unexpectedly commended the Iranian regime on Friday (January 16) for cancelling the scheduled hangings of over 800 people, signalling a potential de-escalation in tensions as nationwide protests appear to subside. Speaking to reporters on the White House South Lawn before departing for his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, Trump expressed "great respect" for the decision, which he said had a "big impact." This comes after d…
Thank You! US President Trump Heaps 'Praise' On Iran For Halting 800 Executions Amid US Threats And Protests
These remarks followed several days of warnings from President Trump, during which he signalled that the United States might take military action if the Iranian government responded to the country's widespread protests with mass killings.
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BizTocTrump commends Iran for reportedly canceling hundreds of executions
“Iran canceled the hanging of over 800 people,” Trump told reporters while leaving the White House to spend the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida. He added “and I greatly respect the fact that they canceled.”
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