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

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Firstpost•15-01-2026, 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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