Donald Trump warned Iran the US would take "very strong action" should the regime carry out executions of protesters.

10:16, Wed, Jan 14, 2026 Updated: 10:27, Wed, Jan 14, 2026

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Donald Trump warned Iran against carrying out executions of protesters (Image: Getty)

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A top Iranian judge has seemingly snubbed Donald Trump's warning against carrying out executions of protesters, as he said: "If we want to do a job, we should do it now." Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei comments came as Iran’s judiciary chief signalled that fast-track trials and executions were looming for those detained in nationwide protests, despite Trump’s warning of "very strong action".

Activists have warned that hangings could be carried out within days, as Iran’s bloody crackdown on the demonstrations has reportedly killed at least 2,571 people. The figure, reported by the Human Rights Activists News Agency, would mark the deadliest unrest in Iran in decades and has sparked fresh international alarm.