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Iran Vows Fast Trials Over Protests Despite Trump’s Warning Of ‘Very Strong Action’

Iran Vows Fast Trials Over Protests Despite Trump’s Warning Of ‘Very Strong Action’

Iran’s judiciary has vowed to hold fast-track trials for protesters detained in the nationwide unrest, signalling a determination to swiftly process cases and potentially impose severe sentences despite warnings from US President Donald Trump that Washington would take “very strong action” if executions proceed. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei said authorities must act quickly to address what they label “acts of terror,” standing in direct challenge to Trump’s remarks. The tensions come amid one of the deadliest protest waves in years, with thousands reportedly killed and concerns rising over rights and due process