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

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Firstpost•16-01-2026, 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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