Trump says killings in Iran have stopped; Tehran reopens airspace after brief closure

WASHINGTON / TEHRAN: U.S. President Donald Trump said that he has been told Iran has stopped killing protesters and has paused planned executions, easing tensions after days of concern over a deadly crackdown on nationwide protests.

Speaking at the White House, Trump said information from what he called “very important sources on the other side” showed that the violence had stopped. He added that executions, which many feared were about to happen, would not take place for now. Trump did not provide proof and said the United States would continue to monitor the situation closely.

According to Dawn and Al Jazeera, Trump’s comments marked a softer tone after days of strong warnings as Washington weighed possible responses to Iran’s actions.

Iran’s foreign minister also addressed the issue, telling Fox News that no hangings were planned “today or tomorrow.” He said the Iranian government was fully in control, while also warning that the country would defend itself if threatened by the United States.

The comments came as Iran reopened its airspace after a short closure that had disrupted international flights. Authorities had halted flights amid growing fears of a wider conflict. Several airlines rerouted planes during the closure, and countries such as Britain and Spain advised their citizens to leave Iran over safety concerns.

Iran has seen weeks of protests, which began over economic problems and government policies before turning into wider demonstrations against the leadership. Human rights groups say thousands of protesters have been killed and many arrested. Iranian officials strongly deny those claims.

Despite Trump’s statement, analysts say tensions remain high. The U.S. government is still considering diplomatic and military options if the situation worsens. Trump did not rule out future action.

For now, the reopening of Iran’s airspace and calmer language from both sides suggest a brief easing of the crisis, but questions remain about the protests and the future of U.S.–Iran relations.