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Trump demands clemency for 8 women protestors on death row in Iran, Tehran flags 'fake news'
President Trump urged Iran to release eight women on death row amid ongoing negotiations, posting on Truth Social and referencing efforts to end the war. The eight women include two who are 16 years old and were arrested during Iran's January crackdown on anti-regime protests. Tehran reportedly labeled reports about the cases as 'fake news'.
Why It Matters
The case touches U.S.-Iran diplomacy and human rights concerns, illustrating how individuals facing execution can influence international negotiations.
Timeline
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April 22, 2026: Tehran flags the reports as fake news
April 22, 2026
The article's headline notes Tehran has labeled reports about the eight women as 'fake news'.
April 22, 2026: Trump urges Iran to release eight women on death row
April 22, 2026
Amid negotiations with Iran, US President Donald Trump called on Tehran to release the eight women on death row. He reposted a post by American pro-Israel activist Eyal Yakoby and stated he would greatly appreciate their release, adding that it would be a good start to negotiations and asking Iranian leaders not to harm them.
January 2026 crackdown in Iran leads to arrest of eight women protesters, including two 16-year-olds
January 2026
Eight women protesters were arrested as part of the Iranian government's crackdown on anti-regime protests in January. Among them, two are 16-year-old girls.