Trump Announces Success of Humanitarian Mediation: Iran Halts Death Sentences and Releases Detainees

 In a surprise development reflecting a softening of stances, US President Donald Trump issued a formal thank you to the Iranian leadership for "respecting his request" to halt the executions planned for tonight. Trump noted that four of the eight women will be released immediately, giving a strong boost to the ongoing negotiations in Islamabad. This humanitarian gesture comes at a sensitive time in 2026, as global markets and the international community look forward to turning the temporary military ceasefire into a lasting peace agreement that ends the existing crisis in the region.