Details emerged that four protesters will walk free right away, with the other four receiving just a month in prison. This comes after viral posts highlighted their plight, which Trump amplified with photos and a heartfelt appeal: ‘Please do not harm them. This would be a great start to our talks.’

The women, including doctor Golnaz Naraghi and activist Bita Hemmati—the first woman death-sentenced from January’s Tehran revolts—were nabbed for anti-regime activities. Security forces grabbed Naraghi from her workplace, Shabani for helping the wounded, and others during crackdowns. Human rights monitors, like the New York-based Lawfare Project, flagged their cases amid broader suppression.

Trump’s posts on Tuesday escalated the matter, positioning the releases as a goodwill gesture that could boost Iran’s image. While skeptics question the timing amid U.S.-Iran frictions, the outcome underscores social media’s role in diplomacy. Four immediate releases and lighter sentences mark a win for advocacy, though underlying protest issues persist in Iran.