US Says Iran Suspends 800 Executions Following Trump’s 'Grave Consequences' Threat

Washington: The White House says that Iran has currently put a stop to the death sentence given to about 800 people. All these punishments were said to be related to the ongoing major protests in the country. According to America, this decision was taken after the warning that President Donald Trump gave to Iran. Trump had clearly said that if the crackdown and deaths of protesters continued, it would have serious consequences.

What was said in Trump's warning?

White House Press Secretary Carolyn Leavitt said that Trump had warned Iran in plain words that the killing and repression of innocent people would not be tolerated. Shortly after this, the American administration received information that Iran had banned 800 death sentences. However, America did not say through which medium or at what level this information was received.

Is America still keeping the option of military action open?

The White House has said that America is not ruling out any option. This means that military action can also be taken if needed. The administration says that the situation is being constantly monitored and strict decisions can be taken if the situation worsens.

How serious is the situation inside Iran?

Anti-government protests have been intensifying in Iran for some time. After the strictness of the security forces, internet services have been stopped in many areas, due to which information about the true situation is not reaching outside. Human rights organizations claim that large numbers of people have been killed and thousands have been arrested. The death sentences were being linked to these incidents.

What role did the countries of the Middle East play?

According to reports, countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman had appealed to America to prevent tension from escalating further. These countries told Trump that Iran should be given a chance to talk and show leniency so that the situation does not reach war. It is believed that this diplomatic effort also had an impact on the decision to stop the hanging.

What could happen next?

At present, the stay on hanging is being considered a temporary step. The eyes of America and the world are now on what stance Iran takes next. If the situation improves, the path to dialogue may open, but if violence increases again, the conflict may deepen.