Trump Reports Halt in Iran Protester Killings Amid Tehran's Denial of Execution Plans

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

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an interview with Fox News, asserted that "there is no plan for hanging at all," emphasizing that "hanging is out of the question."

These developments follow reports from human rights organizations indicating that the recent crackdown on protests in Iran has resulted in at least 2,615 deaths and over 10,000 arrests.

In response to the unrest, Iran temporarily closed its airspace, leading to international flight diversions. The airspace has since reopened.

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting to address the situation in Iran, with the G7 expressing concern over the violent repression and warning of potential additional sanctions.

Global markets reacted to these developments, with oil prices dropping nearly $3 per barrel following President Trump's announcement.