Iran protests: Trump says he's been told the 'killing' has stopped, executions won't occur
ABC News • • general
Key Points:
- President Trump announced he has been informed by "very important sources" that the killings in Iran have stopped and anticipated executions of arrested protesters will not take place, though he remains cautious about the information's accuracy.
- Activists report over 2,500 deaths and thousands injured or arrested in more than two weeks of nationwide protests in Iran, with the Human Rights Activists News Agency verifying 2,571 deaths since December 28.
- Iran's judiciary had indicated plans for expedited trials and executions of protesters, but Trump stated these executions were reportedly canceled.
- The U.S. has taken precautionary measures, including advising some personnel to leave al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar amid regional tensions, and the State Department has urged all
