Iran’s state television has made a chilling threat against US President Donald Trump after he encouraged opponents of the Iranian regime to ‘Make Iran Great Again’.
In a news broadcast, a still image was shown depicting Trump with a bloodied ear following a failed assassination attempt in July 2024, accompanied by a message stating, “This time, the bullet won’t miss.”
Trump, speaking from the White House, claimed he had reliable information indicating a halt in planned executions in Iran, despite high-ranking officials in Tehran openly discussing harsh measures against protesters.
The president’s assertions, lacking specifics, followed his earlier assurances to Iranians that assistance was forthcoming, encouraging continued protests against the government.
He stated, “We’ve been informed that the killings in Iran have ceased—there are no plans for executions. I have received this information from a credible source.”
Activists report that between 2,500 and 3,000 individuals have died since protests erupted in Iran over two weeks ago. Today, Iran’s justice chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, urged swift action to punish over 18,000 detainees through expedited trials and executions.
Mohseni-Ejei emphasized the need for prompt action, stating, “If we have a task, we must act swiftly. Delaying by two or three months diminishes the impact. Immediate action is necessary.”
Families have expressed anguish over the swift and severe punishments imposed on their loved ones, like 26-year-old Erfan Soltani from Fardis near Tehran, who was scheduled to be among the first to die by hanging on Wednesday.
Erfan was arrested on January 8 during anti-government demonstrations and charged with “waging war against God,” a capital offense in Iran.
His family endured days of uncertainty before learning of his death sentence, with just a brief 10-minute farewell permitted.
Meanwhile, Britain has closed its embassy in Iran and reduced its diplomatic presence “due to security concerns” in the country. British citizens have been advised against traveling to Iran.
A government spokesperson stated, “The British Embassy in Tehran has been temporarily shut down and will operate remotely.
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