US President Donald Trump has publicly thanked Iran for not going ahead with executions of what he said were hundreds of political prisoners, calling it an important decision at a time of rising international concern over Iran’s internal situation.
Speaking to reporters on Friday as he was leaving the White House for a weekend trip to Florida, Trump claimed Iran had “cancelled the hanging of over 800 people.” He said he respected Iran’s decision to stop the executions.
Soon after, Trump repeated the message on social media, posting a short note of thanks and suggesting that the executions had been planned but were now called off.
The statement comes after days of heightened tension, during which Trump had warned that the United States could take tough action if Iran carried out large-scale killings during ongoing unrest. His latest comments appeared to signal a shift toward a less aggressive tone, at least for the moment.
Iran has been facing widespread protests and a heavy crackdown in recent weeks. Activists and rights groups have reported rising death tolls and mass arrests, although official figures from Iranian authorities have been limited.
Trump’s comments have drawn attention internationally because he did not clearly explain how the US received the information about the reported cancellation. However, his statement is being seen as a sign that Washington may be watching developments closely while deciding its next steps.
The situation in Iran remains tense, and global observers continue to monitor whether the reported halt in executions will lead to any broader change in the government’s response to the unrest.
