US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran decided not to execute 837 protesters, after Washington warned that such a move would cause serious consequences.
"With Iran, they were going to hang 837 people and we let them know that if that happens, it will be a very bad day for them," he told reporters.
He said Tehran changed course after the warning, although he acknowledged uncertainty about future developments.
"They decided not to do it. They didn't hang people," he added, claiming that authorities have ruled out the possibility of mass executions.
"We will have to see what happens with Iran," he added.
Demonstrations erupted in Tehran late last month due to economic deterioration and the record devaluation of the Iranian currency, the rial, which is gradually spreading across the country.
Trump has repeatedly expressed support for Iranian protesters and sharply criticized the way authorities have handled the demonstrations, hinting that he may launch attacks if Iran responds with deadly force.
