Dubai (AP) Iran’s chief prosecutor on Friday rejected a statement from US President Donald Trump, asserting that his interference prevented the execution of 800 individuals arrested during nationwide protests, labeling the comments as “entirely false.” The judiciary’s news agency, Mizan, cited Mohammad Movahedi’s remarks.
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Dubai (AP) Iran’s chief prosecutor on Friday dismissed a statement from US President Donald Trump, asserting that his involvement prevented the execution of 800 individuals detained during nationwide protests. Movahedi, quoted by the Mizan news agency, described Trump’s claim as “entirely false.”
This raises further questions about the potential for mass executions amid the ongoing protests. Officials have already indicated that some detainees could face death penalty charges.
“This assertion is completely false; no such figure exists, nor has there been any decision from the judiciary,” Movahedi stated, according to Mizan.
Trump has emphasized that mass executions and the killing of peaceful demonstrators would constitute red lines for a potential US military action against Iran.
This raises further questions about the potential for mass executions amid the ongoing protests. Officials have already indicated that some detainees could face death penalty charges.
“This assertion is completely false; no such figure exists, nor has there been any decision from the judiciary,” Movahedi stated, according to Mizan.
Trump has emphasized that mass executions and the killing of peaceful demonstrators would constitute red lines for a potential US military action against Iran.
