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The president on Tuesday consulted with his national security team about next steps after telling reporters he believed the killing in Iran was “significant.”

Trump claims Iran's execution plans for protesters have ceased, despite Tehran signaling imminent fast trials and executions.

Trump has threatened to attack Iran, prompting Tehran to warn of retaliation amid growing fears of conflict.

In a surprise announcement on Wednesday, the US president said he had received assurances from 'very important sources on the other side' that executions in Iran would not go…

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 15, 2026

US president adopts more measured tone and suggests a pause in decision on threatened US military action in Iran

President Donald Trump on Wednesday night said Iran has called off scheduled executions of detained protesters and that the killing of protesters in the streets was stopping.