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Trump Claims Iran Halts Executions of Women Protesters

4/23/2026

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On April 22, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran would not execute eight women protesters, calling it a gesture of respect toward him.
Trump said four women would be released immediately and the others would serve one month in prison.
Iranian officials denied any planned executions and the Iranian judiciary's news agency criticized Trump for fabricating achievements amid frustration over Iran's refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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On April 22, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran would not execute eight women protesters, calling it a gesture of respect toward him.
Trump said four women would be released immediately and the others would serve one month in prison.
Iranian officials denied any planned executions and the Iranian judiciary's news agency criticized Trump for fabricating achievements amid frustration over Iran's refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.