Trump appears to beg Iran for mercy in Truth Social post

President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Tuesday morning, pleading with Iran's leadership to release eight women he believes will be executed, framing the release as a positive step toward negotiations.

Trump expressed hope that a delegation, likely led by Vice President JD Vance, would negotiate a "great deal" with Iran during talks in Pakistan.

Trump's appeal was in reaction to a post from right-wing influencer Eyad Yakoby claiming Iran was preparing to execute eight women, though Iran's government has not confirmed the women pictured have been sentenced to death.

Yakoby's post contained photos of eight young women with uncovered hair but provided no identifying information or supporting evidence.

Trump stated releasing the women would "be a great start to our negotiations" and urged Iran to do them "no harm."

Iran has executed at least 600 people this year, on pace to surpass last year's record of 1,639 executions.

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