US President Donald Trump has publicly thanked Iranian leadership for cancelling the planned executions of over 800 protesters.
Trump, who had previously threatened severe action if the killings continued, claimed credit for the de-escalation, stating on social media that he respected the decision to call off the sentences .
The protests, sparked by economic hardship, had spiraled into widespread unrest with reports of over 2,000 casualties.
However, locals in Tehran report a tense calm returning to the capital over the past few days, despite the continued surveillance by drones overhead .
Regional diplomacy played a key role, with Gulf allies urging Washington to exercise restraint to avoid a broader conflict.
While the immediate threat of a US strike has subsided, the continued deployment of American military hardware to the region suggests tensions remain high .
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