Trump Claims Iran Protest Crackdown "Has Stopped"

President Donald Trump said the violent crackdown on protesters in Iran "has stopped." He made the statement while taking questions from reporters in the Oval Office on Wednesday. When asked about Iran, Trump said, "I think it's stopped. It was very violent for a short period of time, and now it's stopped." He did not provide evidence for this claim. The president's remarks contrast with ongoing reports from inside Iran and from international human rights groups. They say the government's severe response to fuel price protests continues, with hundreds reportedly killed and thousands arrested. The wide-ranging press conference also covered the US economy, trade talks with China, and his past interest in purchasing Greenland.