TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran’s judiciary has dismissed as “fake news” a claim by US President Donald Trump that eight women in the country are on death row, accusing him of spreading misinformation at a time of heightened tensions driven by Washington’s alignment with Israel.
According to Mizan, the judiciary-linked news agency, a detailed review of the cases cited by Trump found that some of the individuals had already been released, while others are facing charges that, if proven in court, could lead to prison sentences — not execution.
The report emphasized that none of the individuals in question have received a final verdict involving the death penalty, directly contradicting Trump’s claims.
Trump had earlier used his Truth Social platform to call on Iranian authorities to release the women, suggesting it would be “a great start” ahead of potential negotiations — remarks that Iranian officials say were based on unverified and misleading information.
Mizan noted that similar allegations have repeatedly circulated in anti-Iran media outlets, particularly in connection with individuals linked to unrest in the country last year, but said such claims were later proven false or quietly removed.
In one cited instance, a person previously reported as missing during protests had in fact been released months earlier, underscoring what Iranian authorities describe as a pattern of misinformation amplified by Western narratives.
The judiciary’s outlet said Trump had “once again fallen for fake news” and was relying on “baseless claims on social media,” reflecting what critics describe as a broader tendency by the United States to use unverified reports to shape political messaging against Iran.
Iranian media have consistently rejected reports in recent months alleging death sentences against various individuals, describing them as unfounded and part of a wider information campaign amid escalating pressure from the United States and its allies.
Analysts say the episode highlights how misinformation can be weaponized in geopolitical disputes, particularly as Washington continues its confrontational approach alongside Israel, raising concerns over credibility and the politicization of human rights narratives.
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