Protests in Iran appear to have slowed as Khamenei claims Trump personally 'encouraged' unrest

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Massive protests that rocked Iran for over two weeks appear to have slowed significantly, as President Donald Trump backs off his threats to intervene and stop the widespread killing or execution of protestors. “I greatly respect the fact that all scheduled hangings, which were to take place yesterday (Over 800 of them), have been cancelled by the leadership of Iran. Thank you!” Trump posted Friday on Truth Social, in an abrupt change of tone from threats of possible military action days before.

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