Iran protests: Trump says he's been told the 'killing' has stopped, executions won't occur

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he's been informed that the "killing" in Iran has stopped and the anticipated executions of arrested protesters won't take place.

The information was coming from "very important sources on the other side," Trump said while announcing the update during an event in the Oval Office on Wednesday.

"We've been told on good authority, and I hope it's true." he added.