Trump Reports Iran Halts Protester Executions Amid Airspace Reopening

President Donald Trump announced that he has been informed by "very important sources on the other side" that Iran has ceased the execution of protesters and halted planned executions. He stated, "They've said the killing has stopped and the executions won't take place."

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an interview with Fox News, confirmed that there are no plans for executions, stating, "Hanging is out of the question."

The family of Erfan Soltani, the first protester sentenced to death since the recent unrest began, has been informed that his execution has been postponed.

In related developments, Iran reopened its airspace after a near-five-hour closure that had forced airlines to cancel, reroute, or delay flights. The closure was implemented amid concerns over potential military action between the U.S. and Iran.

The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to meet to discuss the situation in Iran, following a request by the United States.

The death toll from the crackdown on protests in Iran has risen to at least 2,571, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency.