Iran denies Trump claim of halted executions of eight women
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- Tehran rejects US President’s statement as “inaccurate and misleading”.
- Dispute fuels wider information and diplomatic tensions.
Iran has strongly denied claims by US President Donald Trump that his administration secured the cancellation of executions for eight women, calling the statement inaccurate and misleading.
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The Iranian judiciary said the individuals referenced were never facing capital punishment and described the US account as “completely fabricated.”
Tehran disputes US narrative
According to Iranian officials, four of the women had already been released weeks before Trump’s announcement, while the others are currently awaiting trial on charges that carry prison terms rather than the death penalty.
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The judiciary stressed that no executions were scheduled, directly contradicting Trump’s description of a humanitarian breakthrough.
Embassies push back publicly
Iranian diplomatic missions joined the rebuttal, with embassies posting statements on social media challenging the accuracy of the US claims.
The Iranian Embassy in Sierra Leone said the information shared by Washington was outdated, while the embassy in Saudi Arabia suggested the individuals mentioned may not even exist in the form described.
Online scrutiny and political fallout
The dispute quickly spread online, prompting debate over the credibility of the original claim and whether related images or reports had been misrepresented or digitally altered.
Human rights groups noted that while some of the women were detained during protests, several had already been granted bail prior to any diplomatic engagement.
Broader tensions persist
The controversy comes as Washington and Tehran continue sensitive negotiations linked to regional security, including tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
The exchange highlights the growing information battle between both sides, as diplomatic efforts remain fragile amid wider geopolitical disputes.
