Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Reuters file
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Firstpost15-01-2026, 11:41

Iran Minister Contradicts Judge on Protester Executions Amid Trump's Easing Pressure

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated there is "no plan for hanging at all" for anti-government protesters, contradicting earlier reports.
  • US President Donald Trump claimed he received assurances from Tehran that "the killing has stopped and the executions won't take place."
  • Trump had previously threatened military action and expressed support for Iranian protesters, citing high death tolls from the crackdown.
  • Rights groups report at least 3,428 deaths in the crackdown, while G7 nations expressed alarm and warned of further sanctions.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the Iranian regime, stating it "does not deserve to exist" due to its actions.

Why It Matters: Iran's Foreign Minister denies plans to execute protesters, while Trump claims Tehran halted killings.

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