Trump Slams Iran for Executing Protesters at Levels 'Not Seen Before'
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump accused Iran of a humanitarian crisis of 'epic proportions' on Truth Social, demanding the ongoing execution of protesters 'must be stopped, NOW.'
- Iranian authorities announced the execution of two anti-government protesters on Tuesday, continuing a crackdown that has produced at least 56 national security-related executions in 2026.
- On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a sanctions campaign to sever Iran's financial connections, while urging Iranian soldiers to question their loyalty.
- Supporters of Iran's Islamic Republic staged mock executions of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tehran's Enghelab Square on Saturday, August 22, escalating months of anti-American threats.
- The Iranian rial fell to a record low of approximately 2.02 million to the dollar on Monday, while inflation has reached roughly 66% as the conflict with the United States remains unresolved.
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Noticias ao Minuto"The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to kill protesters, even when they are not protesting," Trump said. "This is a humanitarian crisis of gigantic proportions," he defended.
"Humanitarian Crisis Of Epic Proportions": Trump Slams Iran's Executions
Earlier this month, more than 30 countries signed a joint letter condemning "in the strongest terms the ongoing executions of protesters and use of the death penalty" by Iran. The United States, where capital punishment is still legal, did not sign the letter.
Iranians Stage Chilling Mock Executions of Trump and Netanyahu, While Chanting for Their Deaths
Supporters of Iran's Islamic Republic staged mock executions of US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tehran's Enghelab Square on Saturday, 22 August, with footage published the following day showing the two effigies hanging from a gallows as crowds gathered around them. The display was presented as a protest against US and Israeli policies, according to Iran International. Last night, Iranians staged executi…
Trump has also referred to the situation in Iran as a “humanitarian crisis of epic proportions” that “must be stopped.”
Donald Trump said that the executions of demonstrators in Iran, which he described as a "humanitarian crisis", should be put to an immediate end.
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