Reports about eight Iranian women facing execution circulated online, but US President Donald Trump announced they will not push through. He said Iran halted the planned executions after he publicly urged their release.
Trump added that four women would be freed immediately, while four would receive one-month prison terms. The development comes as ceasefire talks and negotiations between the United States and Iran continue.
“Very good news! I have just been informed that the eight women protestors who were going to be executed tonight in Iran will no longer be killed,” Trump, in a statement outlining the reported outcome of his appeal.
The women were linked to protests held in January, where demonstrators gathered against the Iranian government.
Human rights groups said some were accused of throwing objects and assisting injured protesters. One case involved Bita Hemmati, who was reportedly sentenced over actions tied to the unrest.
However, Iranian authorities disputed the claim that executions were planned. The judiciary said none of the women had final death sentences and described reports as inaccurate.
Officials added that some individuals had already been released, while others face charges that could result in prison time.
Two of the women were already out on bail weeks before the announcement, according to rights groups. Activists based outside Iran also publicized the cases, bringing wider attention to the issue. Their reports helped push the situation into global discussions.
The conflicting accounts reflect ongoing uncertainty around the case. At the same time, diplomatic efforts continue as both countries navigate tensions tied to the conflict. Negotiations remain focused on broader issues, including nuclear policy and regional security.
