Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55am on 16 Jan 2026,Friday International
Iran halted 800 planned executions of protesters after direct warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, the White House confirmed, as Tehran faces international outrage over its deadly crackdown on nationwide anti-government demonstrations. The halt in executions came after Trump communicated to Iranian authorities that “grave consequences” would follow if killings continued, adding that all options remain on the table, including possible military action. The protests, triggered by economic hardship and political repression, have led to a severe internet blackout and thousands of deaths according to rights groups. Iran denies plans for executions despite conflicting reports on trials and repression. (PC: India Today)
