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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Trump asks Iran’s leaders to cancel execution of eight women
Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US President tells Iran’s leaders that he would “appreciate” it if they didn’t execute eight Iranian women.
In a Truth Social post, Trump attaches a screen capture of another post, from American pro-Israel activist Eyal Yakoby, in which Yakoby writes that Iran is preparing to hang eight women, and shows their pictures.
It’s unclear whether Yakoby’s information has been verified.
“To the Iranian leaders, who will soon be in negotiations with my representatives: I would greatly appreciate the release of these women,” Trump says.
“I am sure that they will respect the fact that you did so. Please do them no harm! Would be a great start to our negotiations!”
BREAKING: The Islamic Republic is preparing to hang eight women.
Not a word from the international community or so-called human rights organizations. pic.twitter.com/aBKxkjbdym
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) April 21, 2026
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