US President Donald Trump on Wednesday, 14th January, claimed credit for stopping the execution of Iranian protesters amid a violent nationwide crackdown in Iran. Trump said he had been told “on good authority” that the killings had stopped and that there were no plans by Tehran to carry out large-scale executions of demonstrators.
Trump says Iran has stopped killing protesters: 'There's no plan for executions' https://t.co/gbC1mJzS4w pic.twitter.com/wmOKbTl3jU
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This is not the first time Trump has made such a claim. Last year, the US president repeatedly said that he played a role in stopping 8 wars or conflicts across different regions. With his latest claim on Iran, Trump has now taken credit for stopping or preventing conflict for the 9th time.
‘Killings in Iran are stopping,’ says Trump
According to the media reports, Trump said he had received information from what he described as “very important sources on the other side” that Iran had halted the killing of protesters. “We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping, it’s stopped, it’s stopping, and there’s no plan for executions or an execution or executions,” Trump said, adding that the claims would be verified soon.
He also said that Tehran would no longer carry out hangings of demonstrators, something he noted had been widely discussed in recent days. According to Trump, these assurances came from people who were closely aware of developments inside Iran.
‘We’re gonna watch and see,’ Trump says on military action
When asked whether this meant that US military action against Iran was no longer being considered, Trump avoided giving a direct answer. “We’re gonna watch and see what the process is,” he said, adding that the US had received what he called a “very good statement” from people monitoring the situation.
Trump’s remarks followed a dramatic post on his Truth Social platform earlier, which had triggered speculation about a possible US strike on Iran. “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING – TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!… HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” Trump wrote, raising questions about Washington’s next move.
He later said he had cancelled all meetings with Iranian officials until the “senseless killing” of protesters stopped. In a speech, Trump also warned Iranian authorities to remember those responsible for the violence, saying they would “pay a very big price.”
Protests and crackdown in Iran continue
The protests in Iran began over worsening economic conditions and quickly spread across the country, drawing thousands onto the streets. Iranian security forces responded with a harsh crackdown, leading to widespread reports of deaths.
While the exact number of people killed remains unclear, figures range from around 2500 to possibly over 12,000. An Iranian official told AP that more than 2500 people had been killed but blamed “terrorists” for the violence.
Meanwhile, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) said it had confirmed the deaths of at least 1,850 protesters, along with 135 people linked to the government and nine civilians who were not involved in the protests. HRANA also reported that 9 children were among those killed over the past 17 days, despite an ongoing internet blackout in the country.
