The President of the United States, (Republican Party)stated, this Tuesday (April 21, 2026), that the release of for participating in protests would be a “good start” for negotiations between the 2 countries. The statement was made on a social network, on the same day that North American and Iranian representatives are expected to start talks.
Trump asked the Iranian government to release 8 women who, according to a post he shared, were at risk of execution by hanging. “I would greatly appreciate the liberation of these women”he wrote. Addressing Iranian negotiators, he added: “Please don’t harm them! It would be a great start to our negotiations”.
The post shared by the president is from the pro-Israel activist Eyal Jacoby. The content brings together photos of the women and claims that the Iranian government plans to execute them. Among those mentioned are Bita Hemmati, named as the first woman sentenced to hang for her involvement in the protests, and Golnaz Naraghi, a doctor arrested in January who was released on bail in February, according to the Human Rights organization Witness Report.
The arrests were carried out amid demonstrations in Iran at the beginning of the year. The women mentioned were arrested at different times, according to the publication. Yakoby criticized what he considers the lack of reaction from the international community and human rights entities on the case.
Trump extends ceasefire
Trump extended, this Tuesday (April 21), the ceasefire against Iran. The announcement was made in a publication on Truth Social. The US president said the request was made by Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
The measure, according to the North American president, will continue until negotiations are concluded. The Republican, however, stated that he will maintain the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
