No word on fate of Iran protester due to be put to death, says relative

No word on fate of Iran protester due to be put to death, says relative

Family stayed up until dawn waiting for news of Erfan Soltani who was due to be executed on Wednesday Iran latest – live updatesThe family of Erfan Soltani, the first Iranian protester sentenced to death since the current unrest began, have been told his execution has been postponed.Soltani, a 26-year-old clothing shop employee, was arrested in Karaj, a city north-west of Tehran, last Thursday after participating in protests and was due to be executed on Wednesday, according to rights groups. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]

The Guardian The Guardian | 14 Jan 2026 18:56
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