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Trump says Iran killings are easing and does not rule out U.S. military action
Summary
President Trump said he had been told killings in Iran's crackdown were subsiding and he did not rule out U.S. military action; Iranian state media reported a planned execution had been postponed.
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President Donald Trump said he had been told that killings in Iran's crackdown were easing and that he believed there was no current plan for large‑scale executions. He also said he would "watch what the process is" and did not rule out possible U.S. military action. Iranian state media reported that a 26‑year‑old arrested during protests in Karaj would not be given the death sentence, and rights groups said an earlier execution order had been postponed.
Reported developments:
- Trump said killings in the crackdown appeared to be subsiding and that he had been told there was no plan for mass executions, according to his account.
- The president did not rule out U.S. military action and said officials were monitoring the situation.
- Iranian state media reported that a 26‑year‑old detained in Karaj will not face the death penalty, and rights group Hengaw said an execution order had been postponed.
- Regional reactions included statements about troop movements and diplomatic contacts as tensions were described as elevated.
Summary:
These reports reflect changing official statements and ongoing uncertainty about the scale and course of Iran's response to nationwide protests. Undetermined at this time.
