Trump sees Iranian crackdown easing, Tehran denies man to be executed
Summary
US President Donald Trump says killings in Iran's crackdown are easing and no large-scale executions are planned, while Tehran denies execution of a protester amid ongoing unrest.
Key Points
- US President Donald Trump said killings in Iran's crackdown on protests were easing with no current plans for large-scale executions.
- Iranian state media reported a 26-year-old man arrested during protests in Karaj will not be executed.
- Trump did not rule out possible US military action but adopted a wait-and-see approach.
- The unrest in Iran, seen as the biggest challenge since 1979, has led to over 2,400 protester deaths and has drawn international condemnation.
