Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped'
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump claimed he has been informed by "very important sources" that executions in Iran have stopped, though he did not provide details or specify the sources of this information.
- Trump expressed cautious optimism about the claim but said the U.S. would continue to monitor the situation before deciding on any action.
- Iranian officials signaled plans for fast trials and executions of protesters, with judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei emphasizing the need for swift punishment of detainees.
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard accused the U.S. and Israel of instigating the protests and warned of a decisive response if either country intervenes.
- The U.S. has been considering various responses to the crackdown, including diplomatic
