16.01.2026 23:22
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed great respect for the Iranian government’s cancellation of over 800 executions. In his statement, Trump said, "I have great respect for the fact that all executions planned for yesterday have been canceled by the Iranian government."
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed great respect for the Iranian government's cancellation of over 800 executions.
President Trump made a statement on his social media account regarding the cancellation of execution decisions for more than 800 protesters in Iran.
"I RESPECT THE CANCELLATION OF EXECUTIONS"
Trump stated, "I have great respect for the fact that all executions planned for yesterday (over 800) have been canceled by the Iranian government. Thank you."
In a statement made on January 14, Trump said, "We have been informed that executions have been halted in Iran. There is currently no execution plan or death penalty. If such a thing happens, we will all be saddened. However, according to the information I have received, executions have stopped."
WHAT HAPPENED?
Protests that began in the Grand Bazaar of Tehran, led by shopkeepers, spread across the country due to the rapid devaluation of the local currency against foreign currencies and the deepening economic troubles on December 28, 2025.
During the protests that escalated in the capital Tehran on January 8, the country's administration blocked internet access following the incidents that occurred.
While no statement has been made so far regarding the total number of deaths or injuries in the incidents from Iranian officials, the U.S.-based Iran Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that 2,677 people lost their lives and 19,097 were detained during the protests.