The Latest: Trump claims killing of Iran protesters 'has stopped' as Tehran signals executions ahead
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's been told ''on good authority'' that plans for executions in Iran have stopped, even as Tehran has signaled fast trials and executions ahead in its crackdown on protesters.
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