Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:29pm on 15 Jan 2026,Thursday International
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on January 15 that he had been assured by “very important sources” in Tehran that the killing of protesters in Iran has stopped and that planned executions will not take place, though the U.S. has not independently verified these claims. Trump, who had previously warned of possible military action over the violent crackdown on nationwide protests, said he would “watch and see” before deciding on further steps. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi echoed that “hanging is out of the question,” denying any execution plans. The move appeared to ease immediate fears of escalation, even as the broader unrest and international scrutiny continue. (PC: Reuters)
