U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iranian authorities, saying the United States would take “very strong action” if Iran goes ahead with executing protesters detained during the ongoing nationwide unrest. Trump’s comments came amid reports from rights groups that more than 2,400 people have been killed in a brutal crackdown on anti-government demonstrations — one of the deadliest waves of protests in Iran in decades. Trump also urged Iranians to continue their protest efforts, declaring that “help is on its way,” and has cancelled planned meetings with Iranian officials until the violence stops. Iranian leaders have condemned the U.S. remarks as interference in internal affairs, even as the country’s judiciary signals that rapid trials and executions may proceed



