Iran's top prosecutor denies Trump's claim that Tehran halted execution of 800 prisoners

Dubai (AP) Iran’s top prosecutor on Friday denied a claim by US President Donald Trump that his intervention halted the execution of 800 people detained in nationwide protests, calling his comments “completely false.” The news agency of Iran’s judiciary, Mizan, quoted Mohammad Movahedi as making the comment.

It again calls into question whether there will be mass executions over the nationwide protests. Officials have already said some detainees face death penalty charges.

“This claim is completely false; no such number exists, nor has the judiciary made any such decision,” Movahedi said, according to Mizan.

Trump has said that mass executions and the killing of peaceful protesters are both red lines for a possible US military strike on Iran.