Tehran(The COW News Digital)Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly denied reports suggesting that protesters in Iran are facing execution, saying there is no plan to carry out death sentences against demonstrators and dismissing such claims as baseless.
In an interview with US broadcaster Fox News, Araghchi addressed growing international concern over the treatment of protesters following recent unrest in Iran. He stated clearly that “there is no question of executions,” emphasizing that Iran has no intention of carrying out hangings related to the demonstrations.
The Iranian foreign minister said the situation in the country had been misrepresented by foreign media. According to Araghchi, Iran experienced nearly ten days of peaceful protests driven largely by economic grievances. However, he claimed that these demonstrations later turned violent for a period of three days, alleging that the violence was organized and encouraged by Israel.
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Araghchi further claimed that certain elements involved in the unrest were being controlled from outside the country. He accused some participants of carrying out armed attacks, including opening fire on police officers and engaging in what he described as “ISIS-style terrorist acts.” He also alleged that police personnel were set on fire during the violent phase of the unrest.
“These were not ordinary protesters,” Araghchi said, arguing that the violence went beyond civil disobedience and posed a serious threat to public safety. He maintained that Iranian security forces acted to restore order in response to what he described as coordinated and externally backed violence.
The foreign minister said the situation has now been brought under control and that stability has returned across the country. “The unrest is over, peace has been restored, and I can say with confidence that there is no plan for executions,” he stated.
Iranian officials have repeatedly accused foreign governments and opposition groups abroad of fueling unrest inside the country, claims that have been strongly denied by Israel and the United States. Human rights organizations, meanwhile, have expressed concern over arrests and legal proceedings following the protests, calling for transparency and due process.
Araghchi’s remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of Iran’s internal situation, particularly after recent warnings from US officials regarding the treatment of protesters. The Iranian government maintains that its actions are aimed at preserving national security and public order, while rejecting allegations of widespread human rights abuses.
The foreign minister concluded by urging international media and governments to avoid what he described as “misinformation” and to rely on verified facts regarding developments inside Iran.
