Iran continues crackdown on anti-government protesters despite Trump's threat

NPR | By Durrie Bouscaren

Published February 27, 2026 at 3:43 AM CST

President Trump set a red line for Iran not to execute protesters, but dozens are being sentenced to death.

Durrie Bouscaren

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