Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi emphatically denied talk of mass executions in Iran, asserting the question of executions “does not arise” and that peace is reigning across the country. Speaking during a US TV interview, he spoke as regional tensions and international scrutiny mount.
Araghchi underscored that the government is in full control of the situation and the country is stable, despite protests. “Peace is established in Iran, and the situation is completely under control,” he told reporters. He said some of the demonstrators had been influenced from abroad and carried out actions characteristic of ISIS-style terrorism, including several reported incidents of police officers being set on fire.
He warned against repeating past mistakes, referring to June’s unrest and threatening, “Do not repeat the mistake made in June, otherwise the same result will occur as before. Determination cannot be broken through bombing.” He did acknowledge the threats from the United States and European nations but insisted Iran remained resilient against external pressure.
His comments come after similar remarks from US President Donald Trump, who, from the Oval Office, said there is no plan for large-scale executions in Iran. Trump said he has information from “very important sources on the other side” that the killings have stopped and that executions will not take place.
These comments come amid wider Middle East developments. Reports suggest the Trump administration has ordered the withdrawal of some personnel from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, a major US military hub in the region. Britain reportedly joins in pulling its staff at the same base, citing security concerns as tensions rise.
Analysts say these steps reflect heightened caution on the part of foreign players as Iran retains the reins of control domestically. Araghchi’s statements were aimed at countering impressions of instability while projecting the sense that government functionaries were getting both domestic and international pressures under effective control.
Yet observers say all the bold rhetoric aside, diplomatic channels remain open, and nations are watching the situation closely to avoid escalation. Until tensions subside, leaders’ statements like Araghchi and Trump will continue to shape global perceptions and policy decisions on Iran. Reassurance by the Foreign Minister that there are no plans for executions could give some clarity amidst widespread speculation; yet, according to experts, vigilance will probably continue in the region due to its complex geopolitical dynamic.
