Iran’s protests have slowed down after a violent government crackdown that left at least 2,637 people dead, says the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency. Streets in Tehran were calmer, with gunfire and fires fading. This comes days after former US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranians to "keep protesting – take over your institutions" and promised "help is on its way." Trump had threatened military strikes if Iran killed protesters but later said killings were stopping. He told reporters, "We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping – it’s stopped – it’s stopping. And there’s no plan for executions, or an execution, or execution – so I’ve been told that on good authority." One Red Crescent staff member was killed and five wounded during protests, prompting calls to protect humanitarian workers. Iranian authorities softened their rhetoric, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying no executions are planned. State media reported that Erfan Soltani, the first protester sentenced to death, will not be executed. Despite this, Iran continues arrests, calling some protesters "terrorists," and has shut down the internet for seven days straight to block communication. Authorities are searching for Starlink satellite dishes to prevent outside contact. Rights groups warn that forced confessions are being shown on state media, violating legal rights. Chief Justice Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, under US and EU sanctions, was seen interrogating detainees on TV. The protests began on December 28 due to currency collapse and rising prices, spreading to all 31 provinces with demands for political change. Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian promised to improve living conditions, fight corruption, and control prices. The national currency has lost two-thirds of its value in three years, and food prices rose 72% last year. Analysts say the protest highlights serious issues but do not predict regime collapse. Middle Eastern leaders reportedly urged Trump not to strike Iran, fearing retaliation. On social media, some Iranians expressed disappointment with Trump’s change in stance. The UN Security Council held an emergency meeting requested by the US, while G7 foreign ministers said they are ready to impose more sanctions over Iran’s violent response to protests.