Overview
- The White House sanctioned senior Iranian figures including Ali Laridschani, with officials saying President Trump believes roughly 800 planned executions were halted, though he kept all options on the table.
- Iran’s foreign minister said there was no plan to carry out hangings, and rights group Hengaw reported the scheduled execution of Erfan Soltani was suspended as the judiciary later claimed he was not under a death sentence.
- U.S. forces began a precautionary drawdown of some personnel at Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, several embassies tightened security guidance, and Iran temporarily restricted its airspace as Lufthansa rerouted to avoid Iran and Iraq.
- The United Nations Security Council convened a briefing at U.S. request to address the escalating crisis and international responses.
- Human-rights monitors report thousands of demonstrators killed during the crackdown, protests have quieted under heavy repression, and nationwide internet restrictions continue to limit independent verification.