White House claims Iran halted 800 planned executions

The White House said on Thursday that Iran had stepped back from plans to carry out 800 executions of protesters that were reportedly scheduled for Wednesday, while stressing that the United States continues to keep “all options” on the table.

Speaking at a press briefing, Karoline Leavitt said Washington had taken note of what it described as a reversal by Iranian authorities. She added that the US position remained firm amid ongoing concerns over the repression of demonstrations.

Leavitt also stated that Donald Trump had warned Tehran of “serious consequences” should the crackdown on protesters continue. According to her, the administration is closely monitoring the situation and evaluating its next steps.

In addition, the White House confirmed that President Trump had held a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to The New York Times, Netanyahu urged the US president not to pursue military action against Iran.

The developments come amid heightened regional tensions and growing international scrutiny of Iran’s handling of domestic unrest, as Washington and its allies weigh diplomatic and strategic responses.