Former US President Donald Trump issued a message of "great respect" for Iran's leadership, thanking them for reportedly calling off the executions of hundreds of anti-government protesters. This diplomatic shift followed earlier stern warnings from Trump, who had threatened "very strong action" if Iran proceeded with the hangings amidst a brutal crackdown on dissent. The situation escalated after widespread protests erupted in Iran, leading to concerns about the fate of numerous detainees. Iran's judiciary had reportedly signaled swift trials and potential executions for those arrested during the demonstrations, drawing international condemnation. Trump's statement referenced intelligence suggesting that "all scheduled hangings, which were to take place yesterday (Over 800 of them), have been cancelled" by Iran's leadership. While some reports indicated a specific case, like that of Erfan Soltani, whose execution was reportedly postponed, Iran's foreign minister denied plans for mass hangings, describing such reports as a "misinformation campaign." The episode highlighted the volatile relationship between the US and Iran during Trump's presidency, characterized by heightened rhetoric and threats of military intervention over human rights concerns and regional stability. The US administration had indicated that "all options remain on the table" should the killings resume, even as Trump appeared to signal a de-escalation of immediate tensions.