Trump has said he had been told the killings of protesters in Iran had been halted, but added that he would “watch it and see” about threatened military action

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks regarding the ongoing protests in Iran in an address that can be watched live. He is addressing the protests during a speech in Michigan

Iran and the region remain on edge, however, after Mr. Trump said in recent days that he would intervene to protect protesters. On Thursday, Iranian state media reported that the airspace over the country had reopened hours after it was restricted for most flights, a move that had fueled fears of a potential U.S.-Iran military confrontation.

US president says ‘important sources’ also told him executions not going ahead as Iran extends order closing its airspace to commercial flights

Trump's speech, which is expected to start around or after 2 p.m., marks his first visit to Michigan in 2026, and his third visit to the DEC. He previously delivered campaign addresses in August 2016 and October 2024 when the DEC invited both major party presidential candidates to speak, reports Natalie Davies.