People walk in Tehran Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran, January 15, 2026. West Asia News Agency via Reuters
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Firstpost16-01-2026, 07:35

US Claims Iran Halted 800 Executions Amid Trump's 'Grave Consequences' Warning

  • The US claims Iran halted 800 planned executions following pressure from President Donald Trump.
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump had warned Iran of "grave consequences" if protester killings continued.
  • Washington maintains that military action remains an option and is closely monitoring the situation in Iran.
  • Diplomatic efforts by Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Oman reportedly urged Trump to give Iran a chance, fearing regional blowbacks.
  • The US announced new sanctions targeting Iranian officials for repressing protests and entities involved in a shadow banking network.

Why It Matters: The US claims Iran halted 800 executions due to Trump's warnings, while new sanctions are imposed.

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