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Trump: 'Executions of Protesters in Iran Have Stopped' but Remains Cautious

Published January 15, 2026, 08:01
Trump: 'Executions of Protesters in Iran Have Stopped' but Remains Cautious

Donald Trump expressed caution regarding the situation in Iran, stating he has received information that the executions of protesters have stopped, but did not rule out the possibility of military intervention. Simultaneously, the United States and the United Kingdom have partially withdrawn personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar as a precautionary safety measure. The United Kingdom also proceeded with the temporary closure of its embassy in Tehran. Tehran has warned countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey, that American bases on their territory will be targeted in the event of a US attack. It is worth noting that Iranian airspace had been unexpectedly closed, causing disruption to international air transport, but has since reopened. The Iranian government accuses the United States and Israel of inciting the protests, while simultaneously stating it is ready for negotiations, calling on Washington to choose diplomacy. The situation remains tense, with Western countries closely monitoring developments. Trump, although initially adopting a tougher stance, appeared more restrained in his statements, saying that the information about the cessation of executions comes from 'very important sources on the other side', but has not yet been verified by US authorities.