Trump Claims Iran Cancelled Planned Executions of Female Protesters Following His Appeal
US President Donald Trump has publicly stated that Iran has terminated the planned execution of eight female protesters after he personally requested their release. In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed his appreciation, claiming Iran informed the United States that the executions would not proceed.
Details of Trump's Claim and Iran's Response
According to Trump, Iran communicated that four of the protesters would be released immediately, while the remaining four would serve a one-month prison sentence instead. He emphasized that this decision came after his direct appeal, stating, "I very much appreciate that Iran, and its leaders, respected my request, as President of the United States."
However, the Iranian judiciary has strongly denied Trump's account. Officials asserted that the eight women were never scheduled for execution, labeling Trump's information as "fake news" and suggesting he was misled. They clarified that some protesters have been released, while others face charges that could result in imprisonment if convictions are upheld, but not execution.
Background and Previous Communications
Trump had previously called on Iran to halt the executions in an earlier Truth Social post, urging Iranian leaders to release the women as a gesture ahead of potential negotiations. He wrote, "Please do them no harm! Would be a great start to our negotiations!!!" This latest claim follows that initial appeal, with Trump now asserting that Iran complied with his request.
The conflicting reports highlight ongoing tensions and diplomatic challenges between the two nations. While Trump frames the situation as a successful intervention, Iran's denial raises questions about the accuracy of the information and the underlying circumstances of the protesters' cases.
