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Iran: Trump Claims Executions Halted as Evacuations Continue Amidst Attack Threat

Published January 14, 2026, 21:01
Iran: Trump Claims Executions Halted as Evacuations Continue Amidst Attack Threat

The Middle East is on a knife-edge, with the US preparing for a possible military strike against Iran. Donald Trump stated that he has been informed that executions in Iran have stopped and warned that the US will take “very hard measures” if the regime in Tehran proceeds with the execution of protesters. European officials report that a US intervention is likely within the next 24 hours. Iran responded with a direct threat of assassination against Trump, stating that “this time the bullet will not miss its target,” referring to a previous assassination attempt. This threat is the most direct expressed by Tehran towards Trump after previous warnings of an attack on Iran if it continues to violently suppress anti-government protests. Reports indicate that Erfan Soltani, who was considered a likely first to be executed, was not executed today. The situation remains unstable and the potential for escalation is high.