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Amid intensifying protests in Iran, the White House has claimed that Tehran has halted the execution of 800 prisoners following a strong warning from Donald Trump. The White House said the US is closely monitoring the situation, with all options on the table.
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Washington: A significant development has emerged amid ongoing anti-government protests and government repression in Iran. The Trump administration has claimed that the executions of 800 people planned in Iran have been temporarily halted. This claim comes at a time when international concern about human rights violations in Iran is growing.
White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt issued a statement on the issue, saying that President Donald Trump and his team have sent a clear message to the Iranian regime that if the killings and executions continue, they will face serious consequences. She stated that President Trump has received information that the 800 executions scheduled for the following day have been halted. However, there has been no official confirmation from Iran.
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Anti-government protests have been escalating in Iran for some time. The Khamenei regime has taken strict measures to suppress these protests. Thousands of people have been arrested, and reports of hundreds being sentenced to death are emerging. Human rights organizations say that atrocities against protesters are increasing and the judicial process is not transparent.
The White House has indicated that the US is closely monitoring the developments. Caroline Levitt stated that the President has all options open, but given the current situation, no hasty action will be taken. Meanwhile, reports have emerged that Iran has reopened its airspace, indicating that the threat of immediate military action has diminished.
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Gulf countries are being cited as playing a key role in reducing tensions between the US and Iran. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt have attempted to open a path for dialogue between the two countries. According to media reports, after approximately 48 hours of diplomatic efforts, a potential US attack was averted.
The situation in Iran remains critical. The US has made it clear that it will continue to monitor the situation. If violence and repression in Iran escalate again, international pressure could increase. The coming days will reveal whether the moratorium on the 800 executions is temporary or whether it will lead to a major shift in Iran's policy.
