Iran signals fast trials and executions for protesters as crackdown death toll exceeds 2,500

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s judiciary head said Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump.

The comments by Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei came as activists had warned hangings of those detained could come soon. The security force crackdown on the demonstrations has killed at least 2,571, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency reported. The current...