The government led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has taken extremely strict measures to suppress the long-running anti-government protests in Iran. Heavy repression is being used against the protesters. Thousands of people have been arrested and hundreds of protesters are feared to be executed. Meanwhile, a big claim has come from America. The Trump administration says that the death sentences of 800 people scheduled in Iran have been stopped for the time being.
White House statement
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt issued a statement on the situation in Iran, saying, “President Donald Trump and his team have sent a clear message to the Iranian regime: if the executions and executions continue, there will be serious consequences.” She said President Trump has been informed that 800 executions scheduled for Thursday have been put on hold. However, it was not clear whether this pause is temporary or long-term.
Was the US attack on Iran averted?
Caroline Levitt also stated that President Trump and his team are closely monitoring the situation in Iran and that the US still has all options open. Meanwhile, following diplomatic initiatives from four Gulf countries, President Trump has decided not to take military action against Tehran for now. Iran’s reopening of its airspace also reinforces the possibility of a US attack being averted.
Who became the mediator between America and Iran?
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, and Egypt reportedly played a key role in de-escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Reuters reports that after nearly 48 hours of diplomatic efforts, President Donald Trump decided to postpone a potential attack on Iran.
Trump’s statement
It is noteworthy that US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that “Iran will not be attacked at this time.” He also said that there has been some reduction in incidents of violence in Iran, so further decisions will be made after monitoring the situation.