Washington, DC – US President Donald Trump announced that Iranian authorities have halted the execution of eight female protesters. He added that the decision came in response to his direct request, a move he described as “very good news.”
Details of the decision
Trump explained in a post on Truth Social that the executions scheduled for Wednesday night had been called off. He also indicated that he had been officially informed of this development.
He added that four of the protesters would be released immediately, while the other four would face one-month prison sentences instead of the death penalty.
Moving backgrounds
This development comes after Trump earlier called on the Iranian leadership not to harm the protesters. Observers see this move as an attempt to create a more conducive atmosphere ahead of anticipated negotiations, amid escalating tensions between the two sides.
Trump expressed his appreciation for Tehran’s response to his request. He considered this step a positive sign toward de-escalation between the two parties.
