Overview
- Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghtschi told Fox News there is no plan to hang protesters, with statements and reports indicating executions were suspended for Wednesday and Thursday.
- President Trump said he was informed the killings had stopped and that no executions were planned, while warning of a very strong response if hangings occur.
- Iran temporarily closed its airspace overnight before reopening it, and Lufthansa said it will avoid Iranian and Iraqi skies until further notice.
- European and Western officials told Reuters a US strike could be imminent, as the US took precautionary steps including moving personnel linked to the Al-Udeid base in Qatar and issuing advisories.
- Internet access in Iran remains heavily restricted, activist groups report at least 3,428 protesters killed, and Hengaw says the planned execution of detainee Erfan Soltani has been suspended per family sources.