Iran’s foreign minister denied reports that Tehran secretly executed thousands of protest participants, dismissing the claims as politically motivated and accusing Israeli media of advancing a hostile narrative.

In remarks posted publicly, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected a report published by Yisrael Hayom alleging that Iran’s regime carried out mass executions after privately assuring Washington it would refrain from doing so.

“Whenever Miriam Adelson’s mouthpiece pushes a dramatic claim about Iran, it’s worth asking who it serves,” Araghchi said, referencing the newspaper’s ownership. “Even the U.S. president has acknowledged where her primary loyalties lie.”

He categorically denied the substance of the allegations.

“The facts: No executions have taken place, no court process has been concluded, and more than 2,000 prisoners have been pardoned,” he said. “Before buying the narrative being peddled, consider who benefits from it and who may actually be doing the deceiving.”

The original report claimed that Iranian authorities had quietly executed thousands of individuals involved in anti-government protests, despite conveying to U.S. officials that no such actions would occur. The allegations, if substantiated, would represent a major human rights  violation and a breach of diplomatic assurances.

Analysts note that the sharp tone of Araghchi’s response suggests Iranian officials view the report as potentially damaging to ongoing diplomatic efforts. By dismissing the claims outright and emphasizing prisoner pardons, Tehran appears to be attempting to blunt international backlash and preserve leverage in talks with Washington.

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