US president frames release as goodwill gesture before anticipated diplomatic engagement in Islamabad
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Iran to release eight detained women ahead of expected negotiations between Tehran and US representatives, reportedly scheduled to take place in Islamabad.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump addressed Iranian leadership directly, calling for the women’s release as a positive step toward diplomatic engagement. “To the Iranian leaders, who will soon be in negotiations with my representatives: I would greatly appreciate the release of these women,” he wrote.
He added that such a move would be viewed positively and could help set the tone for upcoming discussions. “I am sure that they will respect the fact that you did so. Please do them no harm,” Trump said, describing the gesture as “a great start” to the anticipated talks.
The US president did not provide specific details about the identities of the detained women or confirm the timeline of the proposed negotiations. However, several media reports have claimed that the women could be facing execution on unspecified charges, raising concerns among international observers.
Iranian authorities have not issued any official response to Trump’s remarks, and there has been no independent confirmation regarding the status or charges against the detained individuals.
The potential talks in Islamabad come amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran, with both sides signaling conditional willingness to re-engage diplomatically. Analysts suggest that humanitarian gestures, such as prisoner releases, could play a role in building initial trust between the two countries.
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