White House Says Iran Halted 800 Executions

The White House said 800 executions planned in Iran were halted amid ongoing protests, adding that President Donald Trump and his team are closely monitoring the situation with “all options on the table.” White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt made the remarks during a briefing that also covered Venezuela and Greenland. She said the interim government in Venezuela is cooperating closely with Washington. Leavitt also rebuked a reporter over a question about a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, accusing the journalist of political bias.