Trump Claims Iran Halts Execution of Women Protestors After His Personal Request

US President Donald Trump announced that Iran has halted the planned execution of eight women protestors following his intervention. He stated that four of the women will be released immediately, while the other four will serve a one-month prison sentence. Trump expressed appreciation to Iranian leaders for respecting his request, which he framed as a goodwill gesture ahead of potential negotiations. The claim follows Trump's earlier public appeal to Iranian authorities to release the women and do them no harm.

Key Points: Trump: Iran Halts Execution of Women Protestors After His Appeal

  • Trump claims Iran halted executions
  • Four women to be released immediately
  • Four others to serve one-month sentences
  • Trump framed it as a start for negotiations
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Trump claims Iran halts execution of women protestors after his request

Donald Trump says Iran stopped the execution of eight women protestors following his request, with four to be released and four to serve prison time.

"Very good news! I have just been informed that the eight women protestors who were going to be executed tonight in Iran will no longer be killed. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, April 23

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Iran has halted the planned execution of eight women protestors following his intervention, with four set to be released and the remaining four to serve a one-month prison sentence.

He said he had been informed that the executions scheduled for the night would no longer take place, expressing appreciation to Iranian authorities for respecting his request.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Very good news! I have just been informed that the eight women protestors who were going to be executed tonight in Iran will no longer be killed. Four will be released immediately, and four will be sentenced to one month in prison."

"I very much appreciate that Iran, and its leaders, respected my request, as President of the United States, and terminated the planned execution. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP," the post read.

Earlier on April 21, Trump called on the Iranian leadership to release eight women reportedly facing execution.

The President framed the gesture as a necessary foundation for upcoming negotiations between the two adversaries.

In a post on Truth Social on Tuesday, President Trump shared a screenshot from social media activist Eyal Yakoby alleging that eight women in Iran were at imminent risk of being hanged.

Yakoby's post said Iran was "preparing to hang eight women," and it included photos of the women purportedly facing execution.

Directing his message to the Iranian government, Trump urged, "To the Iranian leaders, who will soon be in negotiations with my representatives: I would greatly appreciate the release of these women. I am sure that they will respect the fact that you did so. Please do them no harm! Would be a great start to our negotiations!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter."

- ANI

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Arjun K
Interesting. While any life saved is welcome, this feels like political theatre ahead of negotiations. The US-Iran dynamic is so complex. As Indians, we know external pressure on sovereign nations is a double-edged sword. Hope it leads to lasting peace, not just a headline.
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Sarah B
The women's safety is paramount, and if Trump's intervention helped, that's good. However, it's concerning that basic human rights require a presidential request. The situation highlights the ongoing struggles for freedom in the region.
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Rohit P
Waah! Trump taking credit like a typical politician. The real heroes are the protestors themselves and the activists who raised the alarm. International spotlight matters, but let's not forget who is actually fighting on the ground. ✊
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Karthik V
This is a delicate issue. From an Indian perspective, we understand the value of dialogue. If this gesture builds a bridge for talks, it could stabilize the region, which is good for global trade and security. Cautiously optimistic.
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Meera T
My heart goes out to those brave women. No one should face execution for protesting. I'm glad they are reportedly spared, but we need independent confirmation. The world must keep watching and applying pressure for human rights everywhere.

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