US President Donald Trump has declared he has been given assurances that the killing of protesters in Iran has ceased and that planned executions will not proceed. The statement came amid intense international scrutiny of Tehran's crackdown on widespread unrest.
Diplomatic Assurances and Military Posture
Speaking at the White House, President Trump cited "very important sources on the other side" for the information. "They've said the killing has stopped and the executions won't take place," he stated, adding "we're going to find out." When questioned on whether threatened US military action was now off the table, the President replied he would "watch it and see."
This follows comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who told Fox News that "hanging is out of the question" and expressed confidence "there is no plan for hanging." In a significant development, the family of Erfan Soltani, the first protester sentenced to death in the current wave of demonstrations, has been informed his execution has been postponed.
Regional Evacuations and International Response
The volatile situation has prompted precautionary evacuations of some US and UK personnel from sites across the Middle East. The British embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed. Several European nations, including Spain, Italy, and Poland, have advised their citizens to leave Iran, echoing an earlier US call for its nationals to depart.
Despite the tensions, Iranian airspace has reopened after a near-five-hour closure that disrupted flights. Tracking data showed carriers like Mahan Air were among the first to resume operations over the country.
On the international stage, the G7 foreign ministers warned they were "prepared to impose additional restrictive measures" on Iran over its handling of the protests, condemning the violence and intimidation. The UN Security Council is also scheduled for a briefing on the situation, requested by the United States.
Human Toll and Political Uncertainty
The scale of the regime's response remains severe. According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the death toll has reached at least 2,571 people, with more than 18,100 arrests made.
In a related political comment, President Trump remarked on Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi, son of the former Shah, stating "he seems very nice" but expressing uncertainty about his potential support within Iran. "I don't know whether or not his country would accept his leadership," Trump said in an Oval Office interview.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi insisted the situation was "under control" and urged diplomatic engagement, warning that escalated tensions would be "catastrophic for everyone." The international community continues to watch closely as the crisis unfolds.
