Trump Issues Direct Warning on Iran Executions
Trump warns Iran of strong action as tensions rise over reports that Iranian authorities may begin hanging protesters amid nationwide unrest. Speaking to CBS News, US President Donald Trump said Washington would respond forcefully if executions go ahead. He issued the warning during an interview conducted in Michigan, where he toured a manufacturing plant and addressed economic issues. Trump said the United States would not ignore reports of protesters being executed. “We will take very strong action if they do such a thing,” he said, reacting to claims that hangings could begin as early as Wednesday.
‘End Game Is to Win,’ Says Trump
Reiterating his hardline stance, Trump said the administration’s objective remains clear. “The end game is to win. I like winning,” he told CBS. Trump also repeated a message he earlier posted on social media, assuring Iranian protesters that “help is on its way.” He added that while reports of violence varied, even a single death was unacceptable. Trump said he had heard conflicting figures on casualties but stressed that any loss of life crossed a red line. The president made clear that executions would trigger an immediate response.
US Monitoring Situation Closely
Later, speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said he was awaiting a detailed intelligence briefing. “The killing looks significant, but we don’t know yet for certain,” he said. Trump added that officials would act based on verified information. He warned Iran against escalating violence, saying protests alone were one thing, but mass killings or hangings were another. “It’s not going to work out good for them,” he said, underlining that Washington remained ready to act. The comments reinforced how seriously the White House views the unfolding crisis.
Growing Fears of Executions in Iran
Concerns have intensified after Iranian prosecutors suggested that detained protesters could face capital punishment under charges of moharebeh, or “waging war against God.” Human rights groups fear swift trials and arbitrary executions. Amnesty International warned that Iranian authorities may again use the death penalty to silence dissent. Iran Human Rights cited the case of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was reportedly sentenced to death and could be executed within days. As pressure mounts, Trump warns Iran of strong action, making executions a potential flashpoint in already strained US-Iran relations.
