White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday asserted that the US President Donald Trump and his team were "closely monitoring the situation in Iran." Addressing a press briefing, White House Press Secretary said, "all options remain on the table for the President"'President and his team are closely monitoring'"The President and his team have communicated to the Iranian regime that if the killing continues, there will be grave consequences. The President understands today that 800 executions that were scheduled and supposed to take place yesterday were halted. The President and his team are closely monitoring this situation, and all options remain on the table for the President," the White House Press Secretary said. Iran unrest continuesThis development comes amid ongoing protests in Iran over rising living costs, with authorities imposing internet restrictions.

Source: News 24 January 15, 2026 21:04 UTC