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Trump calls for Iran to release 8 women amid ceasefire talks
Trump said freeing the women could boost negotiations, while Iranian officials denied the execution claims and said some detainees had already been released.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump urged Iran to release eight women reportedly facing execution, framing the plea as a goodwill gesture for upcoming negotiations in Islamabad. "Would be a great start to our negotiations!" Trump posted on Truth Social.
- Widespread anti-regime protests that began in January led to mass arrests; activists claim detainees, including Bita Hemmati and Diana Taherabadi, face capital punishment for their participation in demonstrations.
- Trump's appeal amplified a claim by activist Eyal Yakoby, reposting images of eight women while warning Tehran to "do them no harm." He suggested the release would foster a positive tone for talks.
- Iran's judiciary dismissed the execution reports as "fake news," stating some women were released while others face legal proceedings that would "at most result in imprisonment," contradicting Trump's claims.
- Negotiators prepare for talks in Islamabad as a ceasefire nears expiration on Wednesday; Trump warned renewed military action awaits if no deal is reached, complicating the diplomatic environment surrounding the detainees.
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Iran agrees not to execute eight women tied to anti-regime protests after Trump's public appeal
President Donald Trump says Iran will no longer execute eight women tied to anti-regime protests after he urged their release. Iran's judiciary denies they faced execution.
Trump says Iran won’t execute 8 women who were going to be hanged by Islamic regime
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran is sparing the lives of eight women the Islamic regime was scheduled to execute by hanging as part of crackdowns on dissidents and opponents during the current ceasefire.
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